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

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Marathon, FL is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.41 mi
03h 02m
Flight
104.22 mi
167.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.22 mi
Kilometers
167.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.41 mi
Kilometers
206.65 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marathon
Tue, May 12, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Wed, May 13, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Marathon
Tue, May 12, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
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
North Key Largo
FL

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida, United States

From Pembroke Pines
64.3 mi
01h 31m
To Marathon
64.1 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Overseas Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 39th Street Gulf

    546 ft · 30 sec · 39th Street Gulf

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Louisa Street

    121 m · 17 sec · Louisa Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overseas Highway
59.1 mi · 46%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.1 mi · 36%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 15%
South University Drive
1.41 mi · 1%
Pembroke Road
1.34 mi · 1%
Southwest 68th Boulevard
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Overseas Highway

Continue on Overseas Highway

59.1 mi · 01h 32m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Key Largo
01h 31m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marathon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

North Key Largo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Pembroke Pines and 64.1 miles from Marathon.

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

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 $18.79 one way or $37.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Key Largo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Key Largo, 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 North Key Largo.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

65 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

84 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

96 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

119 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Marathon. Straight-line distance: 104.22 mi (167.73 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

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

#2 Marathon

City in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America

Population8,984
Coordinates24.7137500, -81.0903500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Marathon (-81.09035, 24.71375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $18.79
Round trip
$37.58
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.79 $37.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.82 $41.64
Premium $4.90 $22.18 $44.36
Diesel $4.35 $19.71 $39.41

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Marathon. The current time is 20:26:49.

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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.