How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from South Miami Heights, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to South Miami Heights, FL is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.06 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.66 mi
47.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.66 mi
Kilometers
47.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.04 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Miami Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive South Miami Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
9:30 PM EDT
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
18.1 mi
00h 23m
To South Miami Heights
18 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and South Miami Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and South Miami Heights.

  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

    31.7 mi · 36 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 994: Eureka Drive, Quail Roost Road

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest 184th Street

    1591 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 184th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 184th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and South Miami Heights.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
31.7 mi · 88%
South University Drive
1.41 mi · 4%
Pembroke Road
1.34 mi · 4%
Southwest 68th Boulevard
0.4 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
0.36 mi · 1%
Southwest 184th Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

31.7 mi · 00h 36m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doral
00h 23m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Miami Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to South Miami Heights?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 18.1 miles from Pembroke Pines and 18 miles from South Miami Heights.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Miami Heights.

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 13.1 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 10.8 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 10.8 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 South Miami Heights. Straight-line distance: 29.66 mi (47.74 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
South Miami Heights

#2 South Miami Heights

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population35,696
Coordinates25.5976100, -80.3806100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: South Miami Heights (-80.38061, 25.59761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.67
Premium $4.90 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $4.35 $5.52 $11.05

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and South Miami Heights. The current time is 05:39:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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