How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Valparaiso, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Valparaiso, FL is about 614.2 miles (988.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 492.7 miles (792.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Valparaiso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Valparaiso.
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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
258.3 mi · 4 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
2019 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Aurora Street
1989 ft · 2 min · Aurora Street
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Turn left onto Valparaiso Parkway
887 ft · 23 sec · Valparaiso Parkway
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Turn right onto Nordberg Avenue
751 ft · 35 sec · Nordberg Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Valparaiso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Valparaiso?
The road trip is about 614.2 miles (988.4 km) and usually takes 11h 13m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 307.3 miles from Pembroke Pines and 306.9 miles from Valparaiso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 492.7 miles (792.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.5 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 $89.89 one way or $179.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.6 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 Valparaiso, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Valparaiso. Straight-line distance: 492.7 mi (792.92 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 Valparaiso
City in Florida
| Population | 5,848 |
| Coordinates | 30.5085300, -86.5027300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valparaiso (-86.50273, 30.50853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 988 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 39m |
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 | $89.89 | $179.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $99.60 | $199.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $106.10 | $212.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $94.26 | $188.53 |
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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