How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Fort Myers Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.59 mi
02h 45m
Flight
111.41 mi
179.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.41 mi
Kilometers
179.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.59 mi
Kilometers
211.77 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Myers Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-04-18T11:23
Arrive Fort Myers Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Pembroke Pines
65.7 mi
01h 22m
To Fort Myers Beach
65.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
Fort Myers Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Saturday
Using Sanibel as the closest live forecast in the Lee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    96.9 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 865: Bonita Springs, Gulf Beaches

    1974 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bonita Beach Road Southeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Bonita Beach Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Bonita Beach Road Southwest

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Bonita Beach Road Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Hickory Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hickory Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Bonita Beach Cswy

    700 ft · 14 sec · Bonita Beach Cswy

  17. 17

    Continue on Bonita Beach Causeway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Bonita Beach Causeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Estero Boulevard

    7 mi · 18 min · Estero Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Carolina Avenue

    600 ft · 26 sec · Carolina Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
106 mi · 81%
Estero Boulevard
6.96 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike
4.87 mi · 4%
Bonita Beach Road Southeast
3.51 mi · 3%
Bonita Beach Road Southwest
2.54 mi · 2%
Bonita Beach Causeway
2.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

96.9 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
111.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 22m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Fort Myers Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Pembroke Pines and 65.9 miles from Fort Myers Beach.

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

The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Fort Myers Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Fort Myers Beach. Straight-line distance: 111.41 mi (179.29 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

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

#2 Fort Myers Beach

Town of the United States

Population7,117
Coordinates26.4527100, -81.9501100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Fort Myers Beach (-81.95011, 26.45271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.58 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.49
9.28 gal · 35.16 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.25 $38.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.33 $42.65
Premium $4.90 $22.72 $45.43
Diesel $4.35 $20.18 $40.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Fort Myers Beach. The current time is 11:23:52.

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.