How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Tavares, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Tavares, FL is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Tavares.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Tavares.
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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
217.1 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 Toll: Apopka, Tampa, UF Research & Education Center, Winter Garden
1276 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road
849 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orange Blossom Trail
112 m · 15 sec
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Continue on SR 429 Connector Road
1274 ft · 27 sec · SR 429 Connector Road
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Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail
7.2 mi · 10 min · Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn slight left onto Old Highway 441
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Highway 441
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Continue on South Highland Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Highland Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left
122 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Saint Clair Abrams Avenue
106 m · 17 sec · North Saint Clair Abrams Avenue
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Turn left onto East Alfred Street
17 m · 1 sec · East Alfred Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Alfred Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Tavares.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
217 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Tavares.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Tavares?
The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Pembroke Pines and 122.7 miles from Tavares.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.96 one way or $71.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Tavares.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Tavares. Straight-line distance: 214.33 mi (344.93 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 Tavares
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 28.8041600, -81.7256300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tavares (-81.72563, 28.80416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $35.96 | $71.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.85 | $79.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.45 | $84.90 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.71 | $75.43 |
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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