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

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Princeton, FL is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.58 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.11 mi
54.89 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Pembroke Pines.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.58 mi
Kilometers
66.91 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton
Tue, Nov 10, 2:49 AM EST
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Tue, Nov 10, 3:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-11-10T01:53
Arrive Princeton
Tue, Nov 10, 2:49 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
9:30 PM EST
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
Doral
FL

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

From Pembroke Pines
20.8 mi
00h 27m
To Princeton
20.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.3 mi · 38 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Southland Mall

    42 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard

    1239 ft · 39 sec · Caribbean Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest 134th Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Southwest 134th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    81 m · 22 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    61 m · 4 sec · South Dixie Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
33.3 mi · 80%
South Dixie Highway
3.83 mi · 9%
South University Drive
1.41 mi · 3%
Pembroke Road
1.34 mi · 3%
Caribbean Boulevard
0.48 mi · 1%
Southwest 68th Boulevard
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

33.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doral
00h 27m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
4:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Princeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Doral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Pembroke Pines and 20.8 miles from Princeton.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Princeton.

Stop Ideas Near Doral

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 Doral and the surrounding midpoint area.
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park
City of Miramar
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City of Miramar

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 2.7/5 66 reviews City government office
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

10 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

28 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

38 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

60 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 34.11 mi (54.89 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Princeton

Princeton is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.5384400, -80.4089400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Princeton (-80.40894, 25.53844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.18
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $5.59 $11.18
Mid-grade $4.29 $6.30 $12.61
Premium $4.63 $6.81 $13.62
Diesel $5.90 $8.68 $17.35

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Princeton. The current time is 01:53:37.

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.