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

The driving distance from Okeechobee, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.55 mi
01h 55m
Flight
93.54 mi
150.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.54 mi
Kilometers
150.54 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.55 mi
Kilometers
179.53 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Okeechobee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okeechobee
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okeechobee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Palm Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Okeechobee
55.7 mi
00h 57m
To Pembroke Pines
55.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parrott Avenue

    92 m · 13 sec · Parrott Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    726 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Avenue

    113 m · 18 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    50.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Jog Road

    1179 ft · 37 sec · North Jog Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    153 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South

    583 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

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

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
55.7 mi · 50%
Park Street
52 mi · 47%
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
0.42 mi
SR 820 West
0.41 mi
Southwest 8th Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

55.7 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
00h 57m from Okeechobee
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Okeechobee and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Okeechobee to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Okeechobee and 55.9 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Okeechobee and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okeechobee and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 93.54 mi (150.54 km).

Okeechobee

#1 Okeechobee

City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States

Population5,662
Coordinates27.2439300, -80.8297800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Parrott Avenue (-80.829808, 27.243903)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $16.34
Round trip
$32.69
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.34 $32.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.11 $36.22
Premium $4.90 $19.29 $38.58
Diesel $4.35 $17.14 $34.28

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Okeechobee and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 02:37:37.

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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.