How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Doctor Phillips, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Doctor Phillips, FL is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
216.08 mi
04h 03m
Flight
186.12 mi
299.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.12 mi
Kilometers
299.53 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.08 mi
Kilometers
347.75 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doctor Phillips
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-04-19T07:11
Arrive Doctor Phillips
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Pembroke Pines
108.2 mi
02h 01m
To Doctor Phillips
107.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Doctor Phillips.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Doctor Phillips.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest 64th Way

    2604 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1197 ft · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    760 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    208.9 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2828 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Universal

    2341 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Adventure Way

    1791 ft · 55 sec · Adventure Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hollywood Way

    944 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Turkey Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Turkey Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Sand Lake Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Sand Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto The Esplanade

    592 ft · 29 sec · The Esplanade

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Villa Drive

    58 m · 8 sec · Villa Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mallorca Court

    39 m · 5 sec · Mallorca Court

  18. 18

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Doctor Phillips.

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
209 mi · 97%
I 4 West
1.99 mi · 1%
Turkey Lake Road
1.33 mi · 1%
West Sand Lake Road
0.82 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.49 mi
Universal
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

209 mi · 03h 48m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
186.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
02h 01m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Doctor Phillips?

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Pembroke Pines and 107.8 miles from Doctor Phillips.

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

The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.61 one way or $63.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

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Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Doctor Phillips. Straight-line distance: 186.12 mi (299.53 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Doctor Phillips

#2 Doctor Phillips

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population10,981
Coordinates28.4494500, -81.4922900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Doctor Phillips (-81.49229, 28.44945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.86 L · about $31.61
Round trip
$63.22
15.24 gal · 57.72 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.61 $63.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.02 $70.04
Premium $4.90 $37.31 $74.62
Diesel $4.35 $33.15 $66.29

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Doctor Phillips. The current time is 07:11:44.

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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.