How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from South Sarasota, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to South Sarasota, FL is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.12 mi
03h 56m
Flight
167.89 mi
270.2 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Pembroke Pines.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.89 mi
Kilometers
270.2 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.12 mi
Kilometers
338.16 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Sarasota
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-04-18T14:39
Arrive South Sarasota
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vineyards
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Pembroke Pines
105.1 mi
01h 58m
To South Sarasota
105 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 72: Siesta Key, Arcadia

    2160 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 72 West

    143 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Clark Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Clark Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Stickney Point Road

    575 ft · 15 sec · Stickney Point Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Swift Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Swift Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Proctor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Proctor Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Tamiami Trail

    1174 ft · 30 sec · South Tamiami Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on South Tamiami Trail

    689 ft · 24 sec · South Tamiami Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Fiesta Drive

    770 ft · 34 sec · Fiesta Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fiesta Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
196 mi · 93%
Florida's Turnpike
4.87 mi · 2%
Clark Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Swift Road
1.03 mi
Proctor Road
1.02 mi
SR 84 West
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
167.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineyards
01h 58m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny near South Sarasota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Pembroke Pines and 105 miles from South Sarasota.

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

The direct path is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.78 one way or $61.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Sunny near South Sarasota.

Stop Ideas Near Vineyards

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

93 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and South Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 167.89 mi (270.2 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

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

#2 South Sarasota

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population4,950
Coordinates27.2861600, -82.5328800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: South Sarasota (-82.53288, 27.28616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.07 L · about $30.78
Round trip
$61.56
14.84 gal · 56.14 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.78 $61.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.10 $68.20
Premium $4.90 $36.33 $72.66
Diesel $4.35 $32.28 $64.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and South Sarasota. The current time is 14:39:46.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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