How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Apollo Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Apollo Beach, FL is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
249.39 mi
04h 36m
Flight
181.83 mi
292.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.83 mi
Kilometers
292.62 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.39 mi
Kilometers
401.36 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apollo Beach
Fri, Apr 10, 6:21 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Fri, Apr 10, 10:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-04-10T13:45
Arrive Apollo Beach
Fri, Apr 10, 6:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Pembroke Pines
124.8 mi
02h 18m
To Apollo Beach
124.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Apollo Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest 64th Way

    2604 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1197 ft · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    760 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    227.5 mi · 4 hr 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach, Big Bend Road

    2648 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Bend Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard

    640 ft · 27 sec · Fairway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
237 mi · 95%
Florida's Turnpike
4.87 mi · 2%
Big Bend Road
1.85 mi · 1%
Tamiami Trail
1.76 mi · 1%
Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.04 mi
SR 84 West
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

227 mi · 04h 04m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.6 mi
181.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 18m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Apollo Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Apollo Beach?

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Pembroke Pines and 124.6 miles from Apollo Beach.

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

The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.50 one way or $73.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Apollo Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, 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 Three Oaks.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Apollo Beach. Straight-line distance: 181.83 mi (292.62 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Apollo Beach

#2 Apollo Beach

Census designated place

Population14,055
Coordinates27.7730800, -82.4075900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Apollo Beach (-82.40759, 27.77308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $36.50
Round trip
$73.00
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.50 $73.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.44 $80.89
Premium $4.90 $43.08 $86.17
Diesel $4.35 $38.28 $76.56

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Apollo Beach. The current time is 13:45:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.