How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Big Pine Key, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Big Pine Key, FL is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
146.6 mi
03h 29m
Flight
116.04 mi
186.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.04 mi
Kilometers
186.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.6 mi
Kilometers
235.93 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Pine Key
Thu, May 7, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Thu, May 7, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-05-06T23:21
Arrive Big Pine Key
Thu, May 7, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:00 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
Key Largo
FL

Census designated place in Florida, United States

From Pembroke Pines
73.4 mi
01h 44m
To Big Pine Key
73.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Big Pine Key.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Big Pine Key.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 8th Street

    36 m · 6 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard

    2133 ft · 2 min · Southwest 68th Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street

    908 ft · 45 sec · Southwest 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue

    767 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pembroke Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South University Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South University Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    828 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    45.5 mi · 53 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    77.4 mi · 2 hr · Overseas Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overseas Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Big Pine Key.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overseas Highway
77.4 mi · 53%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.1 mi · 31%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 13%
South University Drive
1.41 mi · 1%
Pembroke Road
1.34 mi · 1%
Southwest 68th Boulevard
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Overseas Highway

Continue on Overseas Highway

77.4 mi · 02h 00m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Key Largo
01h 44m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Partly Cloudy near Big Pine Key.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Big Pine Key?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Key Largo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Pembroke Pines and 73.2 miles from Big Pine Key.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Partly Cloudy near Big Pine Key.

Stop Ideas Near Key Largo

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

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

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

87 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

106 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

118 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Big Pine Key. Straight-line distance: 116.04 mi (186.75 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Big Pine Key

#2 Big Pine Key

Census designated place

Population4,252
Coordinates24.6698700, -81.3539700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Big Pine Key (-81.35397, 24.66987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $21.45
Round trip
$42.89
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.45 $42.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.76 $47.52
Premium $4.90 $25.31 $50.62
Diesel $4.35 $22.49 $44.98

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Big Pine Key. The current time is 23:21:50.

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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.