How far is Medulla, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Medulla, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.44 mi
03h 27m
Flight
173.28 mi
278.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.28 mi
Kilometers
278.87 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.44 mi
Kilometers
351.54 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 5, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Medulla
Tue, May 5, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medulla
2026-05-05T05:38
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 5, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medulla
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Medulla
109 mi
01h 43m
To Pembroke Pines
109.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medulla and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Road 37

    1.6 km · 3 min · Old Road 37

  2. 2

    Turn left onto CR 540A

    1.5 mi · 3 min · CR 540A

  3. 3

    Continue on Boy Scout Ranch Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Boy Scout Ranch Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bartow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    142.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medulla and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 65%
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 29%
Boy Scout Ranch Road
4.79 mi · 2%
Bartow Road
3.19 mi · 1%
CR 540A
1.51 mi · 1%
Old Road 37
1 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

143 mi · 02h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
173.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 43m from Medulla
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medulla 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 Medulla to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Medulla and 109.4 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.98 one way or $63.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medulla and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medulla and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 173.28 mi (278.87 km).

Medulla

#1 Medulla

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population8,892
Coordinates27.9678000, -81.9734200
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Road 37 (-81.973376, 27.967801)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.18 L · about $31.98
Round trip
$63.96
15.42 gal · 58.36 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.98 $63.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.44 $70.87
Premium $4.90 $37.75 $75.50
Diesel $4.35 $33.54 $67.08

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Medulla and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 05:38:38.

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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.