How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Vero Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Vero Beach, FL is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.66 mi
02h 27m
Flight
113.51 mi
182.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.51 mi
Kilometers
182.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.66 mi
Kilometers
195.79 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vero Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Vero Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Palm Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Pembroke Pines
61 mi
01h 13m
To Vero Beach
60.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Vero Beach.

  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

    102.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Kings Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Kings Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Turnpike Feeder Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    5.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 1

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 20th Place

    2659 ft · 1 min · 20th Place

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 20th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 84%
US Highway 1
6.46 mi · 5%
North Kings Highway
5.07 mi · 4%
Turnpike Feeder Road
2.73 mi · 2%
South Kings Highway
2.43 mi · 2%
FL 70
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
01h 13m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Vero Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Vero Beach?

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Pembroke Pines and 60.6 miles from Vero Beach.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.79 one way or $35.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Vero Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Beach Gardens.

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West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Vero Beach. Straight-line distance: 113.51 mi (182.67 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Vero Beach

#2 Vero Beach

County seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States

Population17,770
Coordinates27.6386400, -80.3972700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Vero Beach (-80.39727, 27.63864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $17.79
Round trip
$35.59
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.79 $35.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.72 $39.43
Premium $4.90 $21.00 $42.01
Diesel $4.35 $18.66 $37.32

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Vero Beach. The current time is 06:14:52.

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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.