How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from West Melbourne, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to West Melbourne, FL is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
155.67 mi
02h 57m
Flight
145.34 mi
233.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.34 mi
Kilometers
233.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.67 mi
Kilometers
250.53 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Melbourne
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-04-18T07:18
Arrive West Melbourne
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Port Salerno
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Pembroke Pines
78 mi
01h 28m
To West Melbourne
77.6 mi
01h 28m

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
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and West Melbourne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and West Melbourne.

  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 right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    1754 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    1421 ft · 29 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Henry Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Henry Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and West Melbourne.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 66%
I 95 North
47.4 mi · 30%
Hollywood Boulevard
2.86 mi · 2%
FL 70
0.53 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.49 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.35 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Salerno
01h 28m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny near West Melbourne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to West Melbourne?

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Port Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Pembroke Pines and 77.6 miles from West Melbourne.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.77 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Sunny near West Melbourne.

Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Salerno, 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 Port Salerno.

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West Palm Beach

50 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Okeechobee

63 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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Delray Beach

77 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

92 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and West Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 145.34 mi (233.91 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
West Melbourne

#2 West Melbourne

City in Florida, United States of America

Population26,761
Coordinates28.0716800, -80.6533900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: West Melbourne (-80.65339, 28.07168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.79 L · about $22.77
Round trip
$45.55
10.98 gal · 41.58 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.77 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.23 $50.46
Premium $4.90 $26.88 $53.76
Diesel $4.35 $23.88 $47.76

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 West Melbourne. The current time is 07:18:05.

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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.