How far is Horizon West, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Horizon West, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horizon West and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horizon West and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on Winter Stay Drive
95 m · 19 sec · Winter Stay Drive
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Turn left onto Summerlake Groves Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Summerlake Groves Street
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Turn right onto Seidel Road
1 mi · 2 min · Seidel Road
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Turn left onto FL 429 Toll South: Tampa
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
2 mi · 2 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Disney World, Hartzog Road
127 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Disney World
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Western Way
2.9 mi · 5 min · Western Way
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Turn right onto West Buena Vista Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · West Buena Vista Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward Disney's Hollywood Studios, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Pop Century Resort, Caribbean Beach
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Osceola Parkway
11 mi · 17 min · Osceola Parkway
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Continue on East Osceola Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
197.7 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
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Continue on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Horizon West and Pembroke Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
198 mi · 03h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving Horizon West and Slight 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 Horizon West to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Horizon West and 119.7 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.76 one way or $67.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy around Horizon West and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida Ridge.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horizon West and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 188.65 mi (303.6 km).
#1 Horizon West
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 14,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.4338300, -81.6227000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pembroke Pines
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 174,414 |
| Coordinates | 26.0031500, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $33.76 | $67.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.41 | $74.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.85 | $79.71 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.41 | $70.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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