How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Beacon Square, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Beacon Square, FL is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
281.3 mi
05h 24m
Flight
217.84 mi
350.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.84 mi
Kilometers
350.58 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.3 mi
Kilometers
452.71 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beacon Square
Wed, Apr 15, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Wed, Apr 15, 6:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-04-15T08:05
Arrive Beacon Square
Wed, Apr 15, 1:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
Tice
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Pembroke Pines
140.7 mi
02h 42m
To Beacon Square
140.6 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Beacon Square.

  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

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 34th Street North

    2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

    556 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Moog Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Moog Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Springfield Drive

    103 m · 15 sec · Springfield Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
218 mi · 78%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 7%
US 19 North
13.3 mi · 5%
US Highway 19 North
12 mi · 4%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
Florida's Turnpike
4.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 44m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
217.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 42m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Beacon Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Beacon Square?

The road trip is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Pembroke Pines and 140.6 miles from Beacon Square.

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

The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.15 one way or $82.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Beacon Square.

Stop Ideas Near Tice

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

7 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

44 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

102 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Beacon Square. Straight-line distance: 217.84 mi (350.58 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Beacon Square

#2 Beacon Square

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States

Population7,224
Coordinates28.2086200, -82.7553800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Beacon Square (-82.75538, 28.20862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.57 L · about $41.15
Round trip
$82.30
19.84 gal · 75.14 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.15 $82.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.59 $91.18
Premium $4.90 $48.57 $97.14
Diesel $4.35 $43.15 $86.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Beacon Square. The current time is 08:05:25.

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.