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

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Tamarac, FL is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.92 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.58 mi
23.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.58 mi
Kilometers
23.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.92 mi
Kilometers
30.45 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tamarac
Sun, May 3, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Sun, May 3, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-05-03T09:35
Arrive Tamarac
Sun, May 3, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plantation
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Pembroke Pines
9.5 mi
00h 14m
To Tamarac
9.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard

    1845 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 870: Commercial Boulevard

    1731 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise

    94 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Commercial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North University Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brookwood Boulevard

    970 ft · 33 sec · Brookwood Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brookwood Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
12.6 mi · 66%
West Commercial Boulevard
2.71 mi · 14%
North University Drive
1.25 mi · 7%
SR 870
0.68 mi · 4%
Southwest 64th Way
0.49 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike North
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plantation
00h 14m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tamarac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plantation is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Pembroke Pines and 9.4 miles from Tamarac.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tamarac.

Stop Ideas Near Plantation

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 Plantation and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 12.4 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
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 Plantation.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

6 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

15 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

23 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

32 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Tamarac. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.46 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

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

#2 Tamarac

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population67,112
Coordinates26.2128600, -80.2497700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Tamarac (-80.24977, 26.21286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.90 $3.28 $6.56
Diesel $4.35 $2.91 $5.83

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Tamarac. The current time is 09:35:29.

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.