How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Homestead, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Homestead, FL is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
50.66 mi
01h 04m
Flight
40.16 mi
64.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.16 mi
Kilometers
64.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.66 mi
Kilometers
81.53 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homestead
Tue, May 5, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 5, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-05-05T00:50
Arrive Homestead
Tue, May 5, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
University Park
FL

Census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

From Pembroke Pines
25.4 mi
00h 32m
To Homestead
25.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Homestead.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 8th Street

    36 m · 6 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard

    2133 ft · 2 min · Southwest 68th Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street

    908 ft · 45 sec · Southwest 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue

    767 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pembroke Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South University Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South University Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    828 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    45.5 mi · 53 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Florida City

    778 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    2709 ft · 60 sec · South Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Homestead Boulevard

    1366 ft · 32 sec · South Homestead Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street

    1027 ft · 32 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue

    930 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
45.5 mi · 90%
South University Drive
1.41 mi · 3%
Pembroke Road
1.34 mi · 3%
South Dixie Highway
0.51 mi · 1%
Southwest 68th Boulevard
0.4 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

45.5 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University Park
00h 32m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homestead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Homestead?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

University Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Pembroke Pines and 25.3 miles from Homestead.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homestead.

Stop Ideas Near University Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around University Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park
Hialeah City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Hialeah City Hall

Hialeah , FL
501 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Rating 3.2/5 51 reviews City Hall,City government office
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Hialeah Gardens Community Hall

Hialeah Gardens , FL
10001 NW 87th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Community center
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum

University Park
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews Historical society,Service establishment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Park.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

16 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

35 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

46 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

68 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 40.16 mi (64.63 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Homestead

#2 Homestead

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population69,292
Coordinates25.4687200, -80.4775600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Homestead (-80.47756, 25.46872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.85
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.42 $14.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.45
Premium $4.90 $8.76 $17.53
Diesel $4.35 $7.79 $15.57

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Homestead. The current time is 00:50:04.

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.