How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Zephyrhills, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Zephyrhills, FL is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.3 mi
04h 55m
Flight
195.54 mi
314.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.54 mi
Kilometers
314.69 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.3 mi
Kilometers
394.77 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zephyrhills
Thu, Apr 30, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Fri, May 1, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-04-30T17:48
Arrive Zephyrhills
Thu, Apr 30, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Pembroke Pines
122.8 mi
02h 27m
To Zephyrhills
122.5 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Zephyrhills.

  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

    143 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bartow Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Road

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    921 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Park Road

    1 km · 56 sec · North Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Sam Allen Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Sam Allen Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Paul Buchman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Paul Buchman Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Alexander Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alexander Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Paul S Buchman Highway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Paul S Buchman Highway

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Gall Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Gall Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · 5th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 58%
US 441
62.4 mi · 25%
Paul S Buchman Highway
9.87 mi · 4%
Polk Parkway
9.86 mi · 4%
Bartow Road
7.02 mi · 3%
I 4 West
4.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 27m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Zephyrhills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Zephyrhills?

The road trip is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.8 miles from Pembroke Pines and 122.5 miles from Zephyrhills.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.92 one way or $71.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Zephyrhills.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Zephyrhills. Straight-line distance: 195.54 mi (314.69 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Zephyrhills

#2 Zephyrhills

City in Florida

Population17,019
Coordinates28.2336200, -82.1811900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Zephyrhills (-82.18119, 28.23362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.66 gal
32.77 L · about $35.92
Round trip
$71.84
17.32 gal · 65.54 L
Estimated CO2
77 kg one way
Round trip: 153.9 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.92 $71.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.80 $79.60
Premium $4.90 $42.40 $84.80
Diesel $4.35 $37.67 $75.34

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Zephyrhills. The current time is 17:48:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.