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

The driving distance from Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 657.4 miles (1058 km), with a travel time of about 09h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 523.7 miles (842.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
657.42 mi
09h 20m
Flight
523.69 mi
842.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
523.69 mi
Kilometers
842.79 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
657.42 mi
Kilometers
1058.02 km
Drive Time
09h 20m

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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 09h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Pensacola
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pensacola
2026-04-19T00:12
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:20 PM to 5:50 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pensacola
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Pensacola
328.3 mi
04h 40m
To Pembroke Pines
329.1 mi
04h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Cervantes Street

    1154 ft · 37 sec · East Cervantes Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Hayne Street

    38 m · 4 sec · North Hayne Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North

    2177 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 43%
Florida's Turnpike
129 mi · 20%
Florida's Turnpike South
129 mi · 20%
I-75 South
108 mi · 16%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
4.95 mi · 1%
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.7 mi
523.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
04h 40m from Pensacola
Leave By
5:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pensacola and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 657.4 miles (1058 km) and usually takes 09h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 328.3 miles from Pensacola and 329.1 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 523.7 miles (842.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $96.23 one way or $192.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pensacola and Pembroke Pines, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pensacola and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pensacola and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 523.69 mi (842.79 km).

Pensacola

#1 Pensacola

The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.

Population53,142
Coordinates30.4213100, -87.2169100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: East Cervantes Street (-87.216924, 30.421372)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1058 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.2 gal
87.82 L · about $96.23
Round trip
$192.47
46.4 gal · 175.64 L
Estimated CO2
206.2 kg one way
Round trip: 412.4 kg / 909 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $96.23 $192.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $106.63 $213.25
Premium $4.90 $113.59 $227.17
Diesel $4.35 $100.92 $201.84

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pensacola, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. The current time in Pensacola is 00:12:39, although it is 01:12:39 in Pembroke Pines.

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.