How far is River Park, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from River Park, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.03 mi
01h 38m
Flight
90.91 mi
146.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.91 mi
Kilometers
146.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.03 mi
Kilometers
159.38 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Nov 7, 9:45 AM EST
Return by in River Park
Sat, Nov 7, 11:24 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Park
2026-11-07T08:07
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sat, Nov 7, 9:45 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in River Park
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Belvedere Estates
FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

From River Park
49.6 mi
00h 49m
To Pembroke Pines
49.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Park and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Castana Court

    139 m · 25 sec · Southeast Castana Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Solaz Avenue

    83 m · 14 sec · Southeast Solaz Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast Lucero Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Southeast Lucero Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    2780 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between River Park 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
92.6 mi · 93%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
2.9 mi · 3%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi · 1%
Miami
0.53 mi · 1%
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

92.6 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
90.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Belvedere Estates
00h 49m from River Park
Leave By
3:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving River Park and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from River Park to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Belvedere Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from River Park and 49.4 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.38 one way or $26.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around River Park and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Belvedere Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Belvedere Estates, 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 Lake Belvedere Estates.

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West Palm Beach

7 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

26 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

41 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
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Fort Lauderdale

63 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Park and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 90.91 mi (146.3 km).

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#1 River Park

River Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.3142100, -80.3472700
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: Southeast Castana Court (-80.347243, 27.314423)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.23 L · about $13.38
Round trip
$26.76
6.98 gal · 26.46 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $13.38 $26.76
Mid-grade $4.32 $15.08 $30.15
Premium $4.66 $16.27 $32.55
Diesel $5.94 $20.73 $41.47

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between River Park and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 08:07:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.