How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Melbourne Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Melbourne Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Melbourne Beach.
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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
102.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road
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Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
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Continue on South Babcock Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Babcock Street
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Turn right onto New Haven Avenue
1272 ft · 29 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
96 m · 10 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Strawbridge Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Strawbridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Strawbridge Avenue
1078 ft · 20 sec · Strawbridge Avenue
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Continue on Melbourne Causeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Melbourne Causeway
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Continue on Fifth Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto South Miramar Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Miramar Avenue
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · Ocean Avenue
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Melbourne Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Melbourne Beach?
The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 80.7 miles from Pembroke Pines and 80.3 miles from Melbourne Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno
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 Port Salerno.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Melbourne Beach. Straight-line distance: 144.18 mi (232.04 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 Melbourne Beach
Town in Florida
| Population | 3,298 |
| Coordinates | 28.0683500, -80.5603300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melbourne Beach (-80.56033, 28.06835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $4.15 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.11 | $52.21 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.81 | $55.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
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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