How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Gonzalez, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Gonzalez, FL is about 659 miles (1060.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 533.6 miles (858.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 55m 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 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City 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 Gonzalez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Gonzalez.
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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
285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
800 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
1700 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pensacola Boulevard
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Continue on South Highway 29
1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 29
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Turn sharp right onto Tate School Road
38 m · 10 sec · Tate School Road
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Turn left onto North Palafox Road
1415 ft · 28 sec · North Palafox Road
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Turn right onto Old Chemstrand Road
1170 ft · 31 sec · Old Chemstrand Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Gonzalez.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
286 mi · 05h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Chance Rain Showers near Gonzalez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Gonzalez?
The road trip is about 659 miles (1060.6 km) and usually takes 11h 57m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 329.6 miles from Pembroke Pines and 329.4 miles from Gonzalez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 533.6 miles (858.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.4 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 $96.48 one way or $192.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.7 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 Gonzalez, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Chance Rain Showers near Gonzalez.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Gonzalez. Straight-line distance: 533.58 mi (858.72 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 Gonzalez
Census designated place
| Population | 13,273 |
| Coordinates | 30.5815800, -87.2913600 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gonzalez (-87.29136, 30.58158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1061 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 13m |
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 | $96.48 | $192.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $106.90 | $213.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $113.88 | $227.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $101.18 | $202.36 |
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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