How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Destin, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Destin, FL is about 621.3 miles (999.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 487.5 miles (784.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Alachua County, 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 Destin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Destin.
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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 left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
9.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1794 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 20 West
17 mi · 24 min · State Highway 20 West
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Take the ramp slight left
1868 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter Francis Spence Parkway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Walter Francis Spence Parkway
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Turn right onto Emerald Coast Parkway
4.3 mi · 9 min · Emerald Coast Parkway
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Turn right onto Benning Drive
102 m · 14 sec · Benning Drive
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Turn left
79 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain Drive
53 m · 5 sec · Mountain Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Destin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Destin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Destin?
The road trip is about 621.3 miles (999.9 km) and usually takes 11h 30m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 310.9 miles from Pembroke Pines and 310.5 miles from Destin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 487.5 miles (784.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.8 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 EDT. 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 $84.20 one way or $168.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pembroke Pines and Destin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Destin.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Destin. Straight-line distance: 487.55 mi (784.64 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 Destin
City in Florida
| Population | 14,284 |
| Coordinates | 30.3935300, -86.4957800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Destin (-86.49578, 30.39353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1000 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 45m |
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 | $84.20 | $168.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $93.30 | $186.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $99.39 | $198.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $88.30 | $176.61 |
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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