How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Gulf Shores, AL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Gulf Shores, AL is about 690.1 miles (1110.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 541.5 miles (871.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 50m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Gulf Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Gulf Shores.
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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
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Fairfield Drive
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Continue on Fairfield Drive
3.6 mi · 7 min · Fairfield Drive
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Turn right onto Lillian Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lillian Highway
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Turn left onto North Blue Angel Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Blue Angel Parkway
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Continue on South Blue Angel Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Blue Angel Parkway
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Turn right onto Sorrento Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Sorrento Road
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Continue on Perdido Key Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Perdido Key Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Perdido Key Drive
17 m · 1 sec · Perdido Key Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Perdido Key Drive
5.6 mi · 9 min · Perdido Key Drive
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Continue on Perdido Beach Boulevard
7.4 mi · 13 min · Perdido Beach Boulevard
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Continue on East Beach Boulevard
3.9 mi · 8 min · East Beach Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Beach Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Gulf Shores.
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
283 mi · 05h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Gulf Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Gulf Shores?
The road trip is about 690.1 miles (1110.6 km) and usually takes 12h 50m 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?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 344.9 miles from Pembroke Pines and 345.2 miles from Gulf Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 541.5 miles (871.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.6 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 EST. 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 $91.80 one way or $183.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 216.4 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 Gulf Shores, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Gulf Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort White.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Gulf Shores. Straight-line distance: 541.55 mi (871.54 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 Gulf Shores
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 13,166 |
| Coordinates | 30.2460400, -87.7008200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gulf Shores (-87.70082, 30.24604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 36m |
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 | $3.77 | $91.80 | $183.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $103.56 | $207.12 |
| Premium | $4.60 | $111.89 | $223.78 |
| Diesel | $5.87 | $142.98 | $285.97 |
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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