How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Key West, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Key West, FL is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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
176.03 mi
04h 19m
Flight
139.57 mi
224.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.57 mi
Kilometers
224.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.03 mi
Kilometers
283.29 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Key West
Tue, May 26, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 26, 2:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-05-26T06:19
Arrive Key West
Tue, May 26, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tavernier
FL

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida

From Pembroke Pines
88.1 mi
02h 09m
To Key West
87.9 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Key West.

  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 left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    104.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Overseas Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Roosevelt Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Roosevelt Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto George Street

    1845 ft · 1 min · George Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · George Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overseas Highway
104 mi · 59%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.1 mi · 26%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 11%
North Roosevelt Boulevard
2.36 mi · 1%
South University Drive
1.41 mi · 1%
Pembroke Road
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Overseas Highway

Continue on Overseas Highway

104 mi · 02h 43m

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tavernier
02h 09m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Key West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Key West?

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Tavernier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Pembroke Pines and 87.9 miles from Key West.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Key West.

Stop Ideas Near Tavernier

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 Tavernier and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe & Wine bar
Coffee break 1.2 mi away

City Hall Cafe & Wine bar

Tavernier , FL
88511 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070
Rating 4.5/5 281 reviews Wine bar,Grill,Cafe,Delivery Restaurant,Restaurant,Wine club,Wine store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Monroe County Code Enforcement

Key Largo , FL
102050 Overseas Hwy #116, Key Largo, FL 33037
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tavernier.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

97 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

116 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Key West. Straight-line distance: 139.57 mi (224.61 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Key West

#2 Key West

County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys

Population23,767
Coordinates24.5552400, -81.7816300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Key West (-81.78163, 24.55524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.51 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.52
12.42 gal · 47.02 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.76 $51.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.54 $57.08
Premium $4.90 $30.40 $60.81
Diesel $4.35 $27.01 $54.03

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Key West. The current time is 06:19:43.

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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.