How far is Key Biscayne, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Key Biscayne, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.32 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.72 mi
34.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.35 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sat, May 30, 3:48 PM EDT
Return by in Key Biscayne
Sat, May 30, 4:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Key Biscayne
2026-05-30T15:11
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sat, May 30, 3:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Key Biscayne
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
El Portal
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

From Key Biscayne
13.2 mi
00h 18m
To Pembroke Pines
13.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Key Biscayne Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Saturday
Using Miami as the closest live forecast in the Miami-Dade County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Key Biscayne and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Crandon Boulevard

    2829 ft · 1 min · Crandon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Rickenbacker Causeway

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Rickenbacker Causeway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South, I 95 North: Coral Gables, Downtown, Airport

    3007 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2921 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1461 ft · 54 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Key Biscayne 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
12 mi · 46%
Florida's Turnpike
5.72 mi · 22%
Rickenbacker Causeway
5.61 mi · 21%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi · 3%
SR 820
0.55 mi · 2%
Crandon Boulevard
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 1 South

Keep slight right

7.78 mi · 00h 10m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Portal
00h 18m from Key Biscayne
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Key Biscayne and Partly Sunny then 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 Key Biscayne to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

El Portal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Key Biscayne and 13.2 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Key Biscayne and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near El Portal

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 El Portal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 8.7 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 5.8 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 11.3 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 11.2 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 El Portal.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

7 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

17 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

29 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

52 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Key Biscayne and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 21.72 mi (34.95 km).

Key Biscayne

#1 Key Biscayne

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population12,730
Coordinates25.6937100, -80.1628200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Crandon Boulevard (-80.162787, 25.693707)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.72
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.86 $7.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.27 $8.55
Premium $4.90 $4.55 $9.11
Diesel $4.35 $4.05 $8.09

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Key Biscayne and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 15:11:53.

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.