How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Crystal River, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Crystal River, FL is about 294.1 miles (473.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Crystal River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Crystal River.
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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
258.3 mi · 4 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
15 mi · 20 min
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Turn slight right
17.7 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
2281 ft · 54 sec · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Citrus Avenue
991 ft · 22 sec · North Citrus Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Crystal Street
55 m · 10 sec · Northeast Crystal Street
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Crystal River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi · 04h 41m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Crystal River?
The road trip is about 294.1 miles (473.3 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Pembroke Pines and 146.8 miles from Crystal River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 5:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal River.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Crystal River. Straight-line distance: 247.41 mi (398.17 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 Crystal River
City in Citrus County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,235 |
| Coordinates | 28.9024800, -82.5926000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal River (-82.5926, 28.90248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $43.06 | $86.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.71 | $95.41 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $50.82 | $101.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $45.15 | $90.31 |
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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