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

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Sweetwater, FL is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.98 mi
03h 35m
Flight
133.3 mi
214.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.3 mi
Kilometers
214.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.98 mi
Kilometers
270.33 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweetwater
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-04-19T07:55
Arrive Sweetwater
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harlem
FL

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Pembroke Pines
84.1 mi
01h 47m
To Sweetwater
83.9 mi
01h 47m

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
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 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, FL 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 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

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    39.6 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    918 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    74 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sweetwater Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Sweetwater Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sweetwater Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sweetwater Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Crewsville Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Crewsville Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crewsville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 North
125 mi · 74%
Port Everglades Expressway
13.8 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike
4.87 mi · 3%
Sweetwater Road
4.69 mi · 3%
FL 84 West
0.57 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

US 27 North

Merge slight left

63.1 mi · 01h 18m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harlem
01h 47m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny near Sweetwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Harlem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Pembroke Pines and 83.9 miles from Sweetwater.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny near Sweetwater.

Stop Ideas Near Harlem

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

58 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

88 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

91 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

93 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 133.3 mi (214.53 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Sweetwater

#2 Sweetwater

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Population20,747
Coordinates27.4094900, -81.7025800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Sweetwater (-81.70258, 27.40949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.25 $54.51
Premium $4.90 $29.03 $58.07
Diesel $4.35 $25.80 $51.59

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 Sweetwater. The current time is 07:55:24.

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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.