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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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 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Southwest 8th Street
36 m · 6 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard
2133 ft · 2 min · Southwest 68th Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street
908 ft · 45 sec · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue
767 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue
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Turn right onto Pembroke Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn left onto South University Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · South University Drive
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Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
828 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
45.5 mi · 53 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
77.4 mi · 2 hr · Overseas Highway
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Key Largo.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
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).
#1 Pembroke Pines
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 174,414 |
| Coordinates | 26.0031500, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Pine Key
Census designated place
| Population | 4,252 |
| Coordinates | 24.6698700, -81.3539700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Pine Key (-81.35397, 24.66987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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