How far is Port Saint Joe, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Joe, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 527.1 miles (848.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 406.6 miles (654.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Joe and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Joe and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
43 m · 11 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monument Avenue
1709 ft · 42 sec · Monument Avenue
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Continue on Constitution Drive
22.8 mi · 32 min · Constitution Drive
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Turn right onto Market Street
43.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on Sopchoppy Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Turn left onto Coastal Highway
54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway
58.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway
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Keep slight right
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
48 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
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Continue on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Joe and Pembroke Pines.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 04h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Joe and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Joe to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 527.1 miles (848.3 km) and usually takes 08h 43m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.3 miles from Port Saint Joe and 263.8 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 406.6 miles (654.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.5 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 EDT. 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 $77.15 one way or $154.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Joe and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Joe and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 406.63 mi (654.4 km).
#1 Port Saint Joe
City in Gulf County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,508 |
| Coordinates | 29.8118800, -85.3029700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pembroke Pines
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 174,414 |
| Coordinates | 26.0031500, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 848 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 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 | $77.15 | $154.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $85.49 | $170.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $91.07 | $182.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $80.91 | $161.82 |
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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