How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Grant-Valkaria, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Grant-Valkaria, FL is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
156.38 mi
03h 03m
Flight
135.51 mi
218.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.51 mi
Kilometers
218.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.38 mi
Kilometers
251.67 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grant-Valkaria
Mon, May 18, 3:33 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Mon, May 18, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-05-18T12:30
Arrive Grant-Valkaria
Mon, May 18, 3:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 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

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
Port Salerno
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Pembroke Pines
78.4 mi
01h 31m
To Grant-Valkaria
78 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E
Destination
86°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Grant-Valkaria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Grant-Valkaria.

  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

    102.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Malabar Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Corey Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Corey Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Valkaria Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Valkaria Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ponderosa Road

    1592 ft · 1 min · Ponderosa Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ponderosa Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Grant-Valkaria.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 66%
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 28%
Corey Road
3.06 mi · 2%
Malabar Road
2.46 mi · 2%
Valkaria Road
0.75 mi
FL 70
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 54m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
135.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Salerno
01h 31m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grant-Valkaria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Grant-Valkaria?

The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Port Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Pembroke Pines and 78 miles from Grant-Valkaria.

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

The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.90 one way or $45.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grant-Valkaria.

Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno

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

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

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West Palm Beach

50 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Okeechobee

63 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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Delray Beach

77 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

92 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Grant-Valkaria. Straight-line distance: 135.51 mi (218.08 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grant-Valkaria

Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

Population4,326
Coordinates27.9398000, -80.5710400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Grant-Valkaria (-80.57104, 27.9398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.89 L · about $22.90
Round trip
$45.79
11.04 gal · 41.78 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.90 $45.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.37 $50.74
Premium $4.90 $27.03 $54.05
Diesel $4.35 $24.01 $48.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Grant-Valkaria. The current time is 12:30:04.

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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.