How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from South Bradenton, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to South Bradenton, FL is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and South Bradenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and South Bradenton.
-
1
Start on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street
-
2
Continue on Southwest 64th Way
2604 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
-
3
Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
1197 ft · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
-
4
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
760 ft · 19 sec
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1858 ft · 45 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
-
11
Merge slight left
198.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Bradenton, Arcadia
2002 ft · 51 sec
-
13
Turn left onto State Road 70
1245 ft · 24 sec · State Road 70
-
14
Continue on 53rd Avenue East
5.3 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East
-
15
Turn right onto 15th Street East
1437 ft · 31 sec · 15th Street East
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on 301 Boulevard East
1 mi · 2 min · 301 Boulevard East
-
17
Turn slight left onto 44th Avenue East
1255 ft · 25 sec · 44th Avenue East
-
18
Continue on 44th Avenue Connector
576 ft · 13 sec · 44th Avenue Connector
-
19
Turn left onto Cortez Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road
-
20
Turn right onto 20th Street West
44 m · 9 sec · 20th Street West
-
21
Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and South Bradenton.
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
198 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny near South Bradenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to South Bradenton?
The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Pembroke Pines and 111.8 miles from South Bradenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177 miles (284.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny near South Bradenton.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
Fort Myers, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and South Bradenton. Straight-line distance: 177.03 mi (284.91 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 South Bradenton
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
| Population | 22,178 |
| Coordinates | 27.4631000, -82.5817600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bradenton (-82.58176, 27.4631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $32.77 | $65.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.31 | $72.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.68 | $77.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.37 | $68.73 |
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 · Jun 02, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.