How far is Gulf Shores, AL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Gulf Shores, AL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 689.8 miles (1110.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 541.5 miles (871.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
689.82 mi
12h 49m
Flight
541.55 mi
871.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
541.55 mi
Kilometers
871.54 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
689.82 mi
Kilometers
1110.15 km
Drive Time
12h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 12h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Thu, Nov 12, 5:20 PM EST
Return by in Gulf Shores
Fri, Nov 13, 5:10 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulf Shores
2026-11-12T03:31
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Thu, Nov 12, 4:20 PM CST
Route Timing
12h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:50 PM to 9:20 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:20 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulf Shores
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort White
FL

Town of the United States

From Gulf Shores
344.8 mi
06h 24m
To Pembroke Pines
345 mi
06h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Gulf Shores Weather
AL
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Thursday
Using Orange Beach as the closest live forecast in the Baldwin County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Shores and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Shores and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on West Beach Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 8 min · West Beach Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Perdido Beach Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Perdido Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Perdido Key Drive

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Perdido Key Drive

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Perdido Key Drive

    25 m · 2 sec · Perdido Key Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Perdido Key Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Perdido Key Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Sorrento Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Sorrento Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Blue Angel Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Blue Angel Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Blue Angel Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Blue Angel Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lillian Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lillian Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Fairfield Drive

    5.7 mi · 11 min · West Fairfield Drive

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on West Fairfield Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Fairfield Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Davis Highway

    597 ft · 12 sec · North Davis Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 110 North

    993 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  24. 24

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulf Shores and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 41%
Florida's Turnpike
129 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike South
129 mi · 19%
I-75 South
108 mi · 16%
Perdido Beach Boulevard
7.44 mi · 1%
Perdido Key Drive
6.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
12h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+148.3 mi
541.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort White
06h 24m from Gulf Shores
Leave By
10:20 AM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gulf Shores and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulf Shores to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 689.8 miles (1110.2 km) and usually takes 12h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 344.8 miles from Gulf Shores and 345 miles from Pembroke Pines.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 541.5 miles (871.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $87.48 one way or $174.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 216.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gulf Shores and Pembroke Pines, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gulf Shores and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Fort White

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort White, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort White.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

48 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

99 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

107 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Shores and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 541.55 mi (871.54 km).

Gulf Shores

#1 Gulf Shores

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

Population13,166
Coordinates30.2460400, -87.7008200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulf Shores (-87.70082, 30.24604)
End: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.34 gal
92.14 L · about $87.48
Round trip
$174.96
48.68 gal · 184.28 L
Estimated CO2
216.3 kg one way
Round trip: 432.6 kg / 954 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $87.48 $174.96
Mid-grade $4.06 $98.77 $197.54
Premium $4.47 $108.73 $217.45
Diesel $5.76 $140.20 $280.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gulf Shores, AL and Pembroke Pines, FL. The current time in Gulf Shores is 03:31:02, although it is 04:31:02 in Pembroke Pines.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.