How far is Pembroke Park, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Park, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
12.33 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.49 mi
15.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.49 mi
Kilometers
15.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.33 mi
Kilometers
19.85 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Park
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Avon Park
FL

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

From Pembroke Park
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To Fort Lauderdale
6.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Park and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Park and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 26th Street

    31 m · 10 sec · Southwest 26th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 32nd Avenue

    1016 ft · 47 sec · Southwest 32nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Hallandale Beach Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · West Hallandale Beach Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1510 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East

    142 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Park and Fort Lauderdale.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
8.47 mi · 69%
West Broward Boulevard
1.68 mi · 14%
SR 842
0.98 mi · 8%
West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
0.64 mi · 5%
Southwest 32nd Avenue
0.19 mi · 2%
East Broward Boulevard
0.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

8.18 mi · 00h 09m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon Park
00h 10m from Pembroke Park
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pembroke Park and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Park to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Avon Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Pembroke Park and 6.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pembroke Park and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Avon Park

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 Avon Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 7.3 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 9.9 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 Avon Park.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

6 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

6 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

25 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

29 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Park and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 9.49 mi (15.27 km).

Pembroke Park

#1 Pembroke Park

Town of the United States

Population6,745
Coordinates25.9878700, -80.1747700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.175111, 25.987861)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.83
Round trip
$3.65
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.83 $3.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.02 $4.04
Premium $4.90 $2.15 $4.31
Diesel $4.35 $1.91 $3.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Park and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 04:28:49.

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.