How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Orange Beach, AL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Orange Beach, AL is about 685.2 miles (1102.8 km), with a travel time of about 12h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 536.8 miles (863.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
685.27 mi
12h 41m
Flight
536.8 mi
863.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
536.8 mi
Kilometers
863.9 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
685.27 mi
Kilometers
1102.84 km
Drive Time
12h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 12h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange Beach
Thu, Nov 12, 3:48 PM CST
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Fri, Nov 13, 5:30 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-11-12T04:06
Arrive Orange Beach
Thu, Nov 12, 4:48 PM EST
Route Timing
12h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:42 PM to 7:12 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:36 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Pembroke Pines
342.5 mi
06h 20m
To Orange Beach
342.7 mi
06h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Orange Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest 64th Way

    2604 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1197 ft · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    760 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    258.3 mi · 4 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South

    610 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Fairfield Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairfield Drive

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Fairfield Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lillian Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lillian Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Blue Angel Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Blue Angel Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Blue Angel Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Blue Angel Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sorrento Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Sorrento Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Perdido Key Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Perdido Key Drive

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Perdido Key Drive

    17 m · 1 sec · Perdido Key Drive

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Perdido Key Drive

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Perdido Key Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Perdido Beach Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Perdido Beach Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Orange Beach Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Orange Beach Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Canal Road

    1384 ft · 28 sec · Canal Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road

    42 m · 3 sec · Canal Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road

    1133 ft · 24 sec · Canal Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bay Circle

    789 ft · 35 sec · Bay Circle

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
365 mi · 53%
I 10 West
284 mi · 41%
Perdido Key Drive
6.96 mi · 1%
Sorrento Road
5.07 mi · 1%
Perdido Beach Boulevard
4.16 mi · 1%
Fairfield Drive
3.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
12h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+148.4 mi
536.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
06h 20m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
10:36 AM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Orange Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Orange Beach?

The road trip is about 685.2 miles (1102.8 km) and usually takes 12h 41m 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?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 342.5 miles from Pembroke Pines and 342.7 miles from Orange Beach.

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

The direct path is about 536.8 miles (863.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.4 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 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 $91.16 one way or $182.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 214.9 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 Orange Beach, 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 Orange Beach.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around High Springs, 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 High Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Orange Beach. Straight-line distance: 536.8 mi (863.9 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Orange Beach

#2 Orange Beach

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

Population6,343
Coordinates30.2943700, -87.5735900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Orange Beach (-87.57359, 30.29437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.18 gal
91.54 L · about $91.16
Round trip
$182.32
48.36 gal · 183.08 L
Estimated CO2
214.9 kg one way
Round trip: 429.8 kg / 948 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $91.16 $182.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $102.84 $205.68
Premium $4.60 $111.11 $222.21
Diesel $5.87 $141.98 $283.97

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 · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pembroke Pines, FL and Orange Beach, AL. The current time in Pembroke Pines is 04:06:17, although it is 03:06:17 in Orange Beach.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.