How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from West Bradenton, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to West Bradenton, FL is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.2 miles (290 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and West Bradenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and West Bradenton.
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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
4.9 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
202 mi · 3 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 64: Bradenton, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs
2091 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 64 East
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Road 64 East
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Continue on Manatee Avenue East
2.3 mi · 5 min · Manatee Avenue East
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Continue on Manatee Avenue West
3.1 mi · 7 min · Manatee Avenue West
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Turn right onto 53rd Street West
1445 ft · 1 min · 53rd Street West
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
151 m · 22 sec · 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
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Continue on Hillcrest Drive
1020 ft · 47 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
89 m · 13 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and West Bradenton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
202 mi · 03h 36m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Bradenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to West Bradenton?
The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Pembroke Pines and 114.2 miles from West Bradenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.2 miles (290 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 8:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Bradenton.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and West Bradenton. Straight-line distance: 180.2 mi (290.01 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 West Bradenton
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
| Population | 4,192 |
| Coordinates | 27.5025400, -82.6139900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bradenton (-82.61399, 27.50254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $33.47 | $66.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.09 | $74.18 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.51 | $79.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.10 | $70.21 |
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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