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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Broward County, Florida.
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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.
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Start on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Continue on Southwest 64th Way
2604 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
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Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
1197 ft · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
760 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
12.6 mi · 15 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1845 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1731 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise
94 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn right onto North University Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
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Turn right onto Brookwood Boulevard
970 ft · 33 sec · Brookwood Boulevard
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plantation.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Miami Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Tamarac. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.46 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 Tamarac
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 67,112 |
| Coordinates | 26.2128600, -80.2497700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tamarac (-80.24977, 26.21286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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