How far is Longboat Key, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Longboat Key, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 224.9 miles (362 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longboat Key and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longboat Key and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on Gulf of Mexico Drive
5.8 mi · 10 min · Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Continue on South Gulf of Mexico Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Continue on John Ringling Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · John Ringling Parkway
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Continue on Boulevard of the Presidents
2353 ft · 1 min · Boulevard of the Presidents
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Saint Armands Circle
737 ft · 25 sec · John Ringling Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto John Ringling Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · John Ringling Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout
91 m · 10 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Exit the rotary onto Tamiami Trail
981 ft · 26 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Fruitville Road
6 mi · 11 min · Fruitville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2417 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
756 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
2215 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike
2322 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi · 5 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 Longboat Key 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.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longboat Key and 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 Longboat Key to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 224.9 miles (362 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Longboat Key and 112.5 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.94 one way or $65.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longboat Key and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longboat Key and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 179.08 mi (288.2 km).
#1 Longboat Key
Town in Florida
| Population | 7,303 |
| Coordinates | 27.4125400, -82.6589900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $32.94 | $65.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.87 | $77.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.54 | $69.08 |
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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