How far is Kendall, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Kendall, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kendall and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendall and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on South Dixie Highway
4 m · 2 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 98th Street
33 m · 5 sec · Southwest 98th Street
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
2468 ft · 57 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Dadeland Boulevard
1424 ft · 45 sec · Dadeland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 88th Street
821 ft · 23 sec · Southwest 88th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 North
2502 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
1120 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7 mi · 7 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
2921 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1461 ft · 54 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 Kendall and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Express Lanes
Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kendall and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kendall to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Miami Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Kendall and 17.5 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kendall and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Miami Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami Lakes.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kendall and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 23.12 mi (37.21 km).
#1 Kendall
A census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 75,371 |
| Coordinates | 25.6792700, -80.3172700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
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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