How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Winter Haven, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Winter Haven, FL is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Winter Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Winter Haven.
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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
143 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
1051 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard
6.9 mi · 11 min · Cypress Gardens Boulevard
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South
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Turn left onto West Central Avenue
1978 ft · 46 sec · West Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Winter Haven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 02h 37m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winter Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Winter Haven?
The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Indian River Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Pembroke Pines and 103 miles from Winter Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winter Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Indian River Estates
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Winter Haven. Straight-line distance: 167.59 mi (269.71 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 Winter Haven
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 46,578 |
| Coordinates | 28.0222400, -81.7328600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winter Haven (-81.73286, 28.02224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.64 | $71.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.67 | $63.34 |
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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