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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Continue on Southwest 64th Way
2604 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
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Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
1197 ft · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
760 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
227.5 mi · 4 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach, Big Bend Road
2648 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Bend Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard
640 ft · 27 sec · Fairway Boulevard
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Oaks.
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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).
#1 Pembroke Pines
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 174,414 |
| Coordinates | 26.0031500, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apollo Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 14,055 |
| Coordinates | 27.7730800, -82.4075900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apollo Beach (-82.40759, 27.77308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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