How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Upper Grand Lagoon, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL is about 571.8 miles (920.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 442.3 miles (711.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
571.76 mi
10h 52m
Flight
442.27 mi
711.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
442.27 mi
Kilometers
711.77 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
571.76 mi
Kilometers
920.16 km
Drive Time
10h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Grand Lagoon
Mon, May 4, 7:51 PM CDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 5, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-05-04T09:58
Arrive Upper Grand Lagoon
Mon, May 4, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
10h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:52 PM to 5:22 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Pembroke Pines
286.1 mi
05h 26m
To Upper Grand Lagoon
285.6 mi
05h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Upper Grand Lagoon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Upper Grand Lagoon.

  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

    258.3 mi · 4 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

    112 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 23rd Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · East 23rd Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left

    1693 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight

    1295 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Navy Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Navy Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Coast Guard Road

    1812 ft · 53 sec · Coast Guard Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    1239 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Magnolia Beach Road

    664 ft · 34 sec · Magnolia Beach Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1642 ft · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    1237 ft · 56 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    37 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Ammo Road

    101 m · 19 sec · Ammo Road

  33. 33

    Turn left

    150 m · 36 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Upper Grand Lagoon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
365 mi · 64%
I 10 West
122 mi · 21%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 3%
East 23rd Street
7.49 mi · 1%
Greensboro Highway
2.38 mi
Navy Boulevard
1.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 04h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+129.5 mi
442.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
05h 26m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Upper Grand Lagoon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Upper Grand Lagoon?

The road trip is about 571.8 miles (920.2 km) and usually takes 10h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 286.1 miles from Pembroke Pines and 285.6 miles from Upper Grand Lagoon.

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

The direct path is about 442.3 miles (711.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.67 one way or $167.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pembroke Pines and Upper Grand Lagoon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Upper Grand Lagoon.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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 Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Upper Grand Lagoon. Straight-line distance: 442.27 mi (711.77 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Upper Grand Lagoon

#2 Upper Grand Lagoon

Census designated place

Population13,963
Coordinates30.1632600, -85.7407600
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Upper Grand Lagoon (-85.74076, 30.16326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 920 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.17 gal
76.37 L · about $83.67
Round trip
$167.33
40.34 gal · 152.74 L
Estimated CO2
179.3 kg one way
Round trip: 358.5 kg / 790 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $83.67 $167.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $92.70 $185.40
Premium $4.90 $98.75 $197.50
Diesel $4.35 $87.74 $175.48

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pembroke Pines, FL and Upper Grand Lagoon, FL. The current time in Pembroke Pines is 09:58:51, although it is 08:58:51 in Upper Grand Lagoon.

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.