How far is Ridge Wood Heights, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Ridge Wood Heights, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 208.2 miles (335 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
208.14 mi
03h 09m
Flight
166.9 mi
268.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.9 mi
Kilometers
268.6 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.14 mi
Kilometers
334.97 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Ridge Wood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridge Wood Heights
2026-04-18T22:14
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridge Wood Heights
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
Vineyards
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Ridge Wood Heights
104.1 mi
01h 34m
To Pembroke Pines
104.1 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ridge Wood Heights and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridge Wood Heights and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Cayman Street

    95 m · 15 sec · Grand Cayman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Swift Road

    16 m · 6 sec · Swift Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Swift Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Swift Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stickney Point Road

    636 ft · 19 sec · Stickney Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Clark Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Clark Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 5 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 Ridge Wood Heights and Pembroke Pines.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
187 mi · 90%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 2%
Clark Road
3.59 mi · 2%
Swift Road
1.27 mi · 1%
Miami
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
166.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineyards
01h 34m from Ridge Wood Heights
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ridge Wood Heights 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 Ridge Wood Heights to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Ridge Wood Heights and 104.1 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.45 one way or $60.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridge Wood Heights and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Vineyards

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

93 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridge Wood Heights and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 166.9 mi (268.6 km).

Ridge Wood Heights

#1 Ridge Wood Heights

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population4,795
Coordinates27.2872700, -82.5131500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Cayman Street (-82.513149, 27.287045)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.8 L · about $30.45
Round trip
$60.89
14.68 gal · 55.6 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.45 $60.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.73 $67.47
Premium $4.90 $35.94 $71.87
Diesel $4.35 $31.93 $63.86

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

There is no time difference between Ridge Wood Heights and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 22:14:00.

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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.