How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Westchester, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Westchester, FL is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Westchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Westchester.
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Start on Southwest 8th Street
36 m · 6 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard
2133 ft · 2 min · Southwest 68th Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street
908 ft · 45 sec · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue
767 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue
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Turn right onto Pembroke Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn left onto South University Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · South University Drive
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Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
828 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
1839 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Red Road
979 ft · 23 sec · Red Road
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Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest 57th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street
90 m · 8 sec · Northwest 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 826 West: Miami International Airport
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
9.1 mi · 10 min · Express Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 24th Street, Coral Way
1367 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 24th Street
2227 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 24th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
2615 ft · 1 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 16th Street
54 m · 5 sec · Southwest 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Westchester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Express Lanes
Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
9.1 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny near Westchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Westchester?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Miami Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Pembroke Pines and 12.4 miles from Westchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny near Westchester.
Stop Ideas Near Miami Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami Lakes.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Westchester. Straight-line distance: 18.32 mi (29.48 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 Westchester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 29,862 |
| Coordinates | 25.7548200, -80.3272700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westchester (-80.32727, 25.75482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
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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