How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Charleston, SC is about 565.3 miles (909.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 468.3 miles (753.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Charleston.
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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
102.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
203.6 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
2806 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto East Beltway
22.1 mi · 25 min · East Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Jacksonville, Savannah
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
46.5 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Charleston, Beaufort
2051 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
653 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kings Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Trask Parkway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Trask Parkway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 43 min · Savannah Highway
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Take the exit slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
570 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Lockwood Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Lockwood Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Charleston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
204 mi · 03h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Charleston?
The road trip is about 565.3 miles (909.7 km) and usually takes 10h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Augustine Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 283.1 miles from Pembroke Pines and 282.2 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 468.3 miles (753.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 97 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.10 one way or $156.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Augustine Shores
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 Saint Augustine Shores.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 468.33 mi (753.7 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 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 910 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 03m |
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 | $3.92 | $78.10 | $156.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $87.54 | $175.08 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $94.32 | $188.65 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $120.18 | $240.36 |
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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