How far is Pretty Bayou, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Pretty Bayou, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 565.6 miles (910.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 441.7 miles (710.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
565.55 mi
08h 27m
Flight
441.7 mi
710.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
441.7 mi
Kilometers
710.84 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
565.55 mi
Kilometers
910.17 km
Drive Time
08h 27m

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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 08h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Pretty Bayou
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pretty Bayou
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:28 PM to 4:58 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
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pretty Bayou
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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Pretty Bayou
282.5 mi
04h 13m
To Pembroke Pines
283 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pretty Bayou and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on West 27th Street

    1515 ft · 1 min · West 27th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frankford Avenue

    2585 ft · 1 min · Frankford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 23rd Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West 23rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    113 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pretty Bayou 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
129 mi · 23%
Florida's Turnpike South
129 mi · 23%
I 10 East
122 mi · 22%
I-75 South
108 mi · 19%
West 23rd Street
25.5 mi · 5%
Greensboro Highway
2.23 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+123.9 mi
441.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
04h 13m from Pretty Bayou
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pretty Bayou 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 Pretty Bayou to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 565.6 miles (910.2 km) and usually takes 08h 27m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 282.5 miles from Pretty Bayou and 283 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 441.7 miles (710.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.9 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 $82.79 one way or $165.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pretty Bayou and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pretty Bayou and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 441.7 mi (710.84 km).

Pretty Bayou

#1 Pretty Bayou

Census-designated place in Bay County, Florida

Population3,206
Coordinates30.1965900, -85.6966000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: West 27th Street (-85.696598, 30.197)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 910 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.96 gal
75.54 L · about $82.79
Round trip
$165.59
39.92 gal · 151.08 L
Estimated CO2
177.4 kg one way
Round trip: 354.8 kg / 782 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $82.79 $165.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $91.74 $183.47
Premium $4.90 $97.72 $195.45
Diesel $4.35 $86.83 $173.65

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pretty Bayou, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. The current time in Pretty Bayou is 23:49:13, although it is 00:49:13 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.