How far is Palmetto Bay, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Palmetto Bay, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
39.25 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.09 mi
43.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.25 mi
Kilometers
63.16 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Palmetto Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmetto Bay
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmetto Bay
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
Hialeah Gardens
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

From Palmetto Bay
18.2 mi
00h 23m
To Pembroke Pines
21 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto Bay and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 160th Street

    11 m · 8 sec · Southwest 160th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 82nd Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · Southwest 82nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue

    2.5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 120th Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Southwest 120th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    38 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes

  9. 9

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

    1120 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2921 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    1461 ft · 54 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 Palmetto Bay 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 28%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8.01 mi · 20%
Palmetto Expressway
7.16 mi · 18%
Southwest 82nd Avenue
2.56 mi · 7%
Florida's Turnpike
1.95 mi · 5%
SR 860
1.79 mi · 5%
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 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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hialeah Gardens
00h 23m from Palmetto Bay
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palmetto Bay and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmetto Bay to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Hialeah Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Palmetto Bay and 21 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmetto Bay and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Hialeah Gardens

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 Hialeah Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 12.4 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 13.2 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 7.4 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 7.4 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 Hialeah Gardens.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

7 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

22 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

32 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

54 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto Bay and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 27.09 mi (43.59 km).

Palmetto Bay

#1 Palmetto Bay

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

Population24,218
Coordinates25.6217700, -80.3247700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 160th Street (-80.324771, 25.621945)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.45
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.72 $11.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.34 $12.68
Premium $4.90 $6.76 $13.51
Diesel $4.35 $6.00 $12.01

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 Palmetto Bay and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 23:09:39.

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.