How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Fort Meade, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Fort Meade, FL is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
186.6 mi
03h 58m
Flight
155.11 mi
249.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.11 mi
Kilometers
249.63 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.6 mi
Kilometers
300.3 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Meade
Wed, May 13, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Wed, May 13, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-05-12T20:15
Arrive Fort Meade
Wed, May 13, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Pembroke Pines
93.4 mi
01h 59m
To Fort Meade
93.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Fort Meade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Fort Meade.

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    51 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    918 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Lanier Avenue

    142 m · 26 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast

    138 m · 27 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Charleston Avenue

    117 m · 8 sec · Charleston Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Fort Meade.

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 North
154 mi · 83%
Port Everglades Expressway
13.8 mi · 7%
Florida's Turnpike
4.87 mi · 3%
SR 84 West
0.57 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.49 mi
I 595
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

US 27 North

Continue straight

62.2 mi · 01h 17m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 59m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Fort Meade?

The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Pembroke Pines and 93.2 miles from Fort Meade.

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

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, 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 Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Fort Meade. Straight-line distance: 155.11 mi (249.63 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Fort Meade

#2 Fort Meade

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population6,260
Coordinates27.7522500, -81.8017500
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Fort Meade (-81.80175, 27.75225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.92 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.59
13.16 gal · 49.84 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.29 $54.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.90 $32.22 $64.43
Diesel $4.35 $28.62 $57.25

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Fort Meade. The current time is 20:15:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.