How far is Highland Beach, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Highland Beach, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.29 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.09 mi
46.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.09 mi
Kilometers
46.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.79 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 PM EDT
Return by in Highland Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Beach
2026-04-18T19:03
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Coconut Creek
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Highland Beach
17.7 mi
00h 23m
To Pembroke Pines
17.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Beach and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on South Ocean Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Ocean Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Spanish River Boulevard

    3004 ft · 1 min · Northeast Spanish River Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Federal Highway

    3070 ft · 1 min · North Federal Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Yamato Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Yamato Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1875 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard

    991 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

    1763 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Beach and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
15.3 mi · 43%
I 95 South
12.1 mi · 34%
West Atlantic Boulevard
2.69 mi · 8%
Yamato Road
1.04 mi · 3%
South Ocean Boulevard
0.91 mi · 3%
North Federal Highway
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coconut Creek
00h 23m from Highland Beach
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland Beach and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Beach to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coconut Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Highland Beach and 17.6 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland Beach and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Coconut Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Coconut Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coconut Creek.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

9 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

15 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Delray Beach

24 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

27 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Beach and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 29.09 mi (46.82 km).

Highland Beach

#1 Highland Beach

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population3,915
Coordinates26.3995200, -80.0656000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: South Ocean Boulevard (-80.06588, 26.39955)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $5.14
Round trip
$10.29
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.14 $10.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.90 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $4.35 $5.39 $10.79

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 Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Beach and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 19:03:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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