How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Saint James City, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Saint James City, FL is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Saint James City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Saint James City.
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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
4.9 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
116.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1863 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Fort Myers, Cape Coral
118 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto Colonial Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Continue on Colonial Boulevard
2736 ft · 52 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Continue on Midpoint Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Midpoint Bridge
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto Southwest Pine Island Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road
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Continue on Pine Island Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Pine Island Road
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Turn left onto Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 19 min · Stringfellow Road
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Continue on Oleander Street
2162 ft · 1 min · Oleander Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
975 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn right onto Poinciana Avenue
95 m · 14 sec · Poinciana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poinciana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Saint James City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Saint James City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Saint James City?
The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Orangetree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Pembroke Pines and 82.6 miles from Saint James City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.18 one way or $48.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Saint James City.
Stop Ideas Near Orangetree
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 Orangetree.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Saint James City. Straight-line distance: 119.89 mi (192.94 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 Saint James City
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 3,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.4975800, -82.0784300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint James City (-82.07843, 26.49758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $24.18 | $48.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.54 | $57.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.36 | $50.72 |
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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