How far is Gulfport, MS from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 776.4 miles (1249.5 km), with a travel time of about 14h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 618.3 miles (995 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 08m 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
776.4 mi
14h 04m
Flight
618.28 mi
995.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
618.28 mi
Kilometers
995.02 km
Flight Time
01h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
776.4 mi
Kilometers
1249.5 km
Drive Time
14h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Nov 1, 1:37 AM EST
Return by in Gulfport
Sun, Nov 1, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-10-31T11:33
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sun, Nov 1, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
14h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:04 PM to 10:34 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
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
8:00 PM CDT
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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Gulfport
388 mi
07h 02m
To Pembroke Pines
388.4 mi
07h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    69 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    335.7 mi · 6 hr 1 min

  5. 5

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  7. 7

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

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

  8. 8

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
405 mi · 52%
Florida's Turnpike
129 mi · 17%
Florida's Turnpike South
129 mi · 17%
I-75 South
108 mi · 14%
25th Avenue
4.25 mi · 1%
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

336 mi · 06h 01m

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
14h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
28h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+158.1 mi
618.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
07h 02m from Gulfport
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gulfport and 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 Gulfport to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 776.4 miles (1249.5 km) and usually takes 14h 04m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 388 miles from Gulfport and 388.4 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 618.3 miles (995 km), while the road route adds roughly 158.1 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 $104.12 one way or $208.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 243.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gulfport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, 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 Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 618.28 mi (995.02 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.4 gal
103.71 L · about $104.12
Round trip
$208.24
54.8 gal · 207.42 L
Estimated CO2
243.5 kg one way
Round trip: 487 kg / 1074 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $104.12 $208.24
Mid-grade $4.27 $116.89 $233.78
Premium $4.66 $127.60 $255.20
Diesel $5.85 $160.34 $320.69

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 Mississippi · Oct 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gulfport, MS and Pembroke Pines, FL. The current time in Gulfport is 11:33:21, although it is 12:33:21 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.