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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.77 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.12 mi
37.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.12 mi
Kilometers
37.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.77 mi
Kilometers
54.34 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Fri, May 1, 5:04 PM EDT
Return by in Kendall
Fri, May 1, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kendall
2026-05-01T16:23
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Fri, May 1, 5:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kendall
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Miami Lakes
FL

Town of the United States

From Kendall
16.2 mi
00h 20m
To Pembroke Pines
17.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Dixie Highway

    4 m · 2 sec · South Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 98th Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Southwest 98th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    2468 ft · 57 sec · South Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dadeland Boulevard

    1424 ft · 45 sec · Dadeland Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southwest 88th Street

    821 ft · 23 sec · Southwest 88th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 North

    2502 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Palmetto Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive

    1120 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    7 mi · 7 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard

    2921 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1461 ft · 54 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 32%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8.01 mi · 24%
Palmetto Expressway
5.81 mi · 17%
Florida's Turnpike
1.95 mi · 6%
SR 860
1.79 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami Lakes
00h 20m from Kendall
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Miami Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 12.7 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami Lakes.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

8 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

18 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

27 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

49 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kendall and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 23.12 mi (37.21 km).

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#1 Kendall

A census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population75,371
Coordinates25.6792700, -80.3172700
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: US 1 (-80.317291, 25.679281)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.87
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kendall and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 16:23:18.

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.