How far is Saint James City, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Saint James City, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.43 mi
02h 42m
Flight
119.89 mi
192.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.89 mi
Kilometers
192.94 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.43 mi
Kilometers
264.63 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Saint James City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint James City
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint James City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Orangetree
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Saint James City
82.2 mi
01h 21m
To Pembroke Pines
82.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Saint James City and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint James City and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Poinciana Avenue

    95 m · 19 sec · Poinciana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Avenue

    975 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oleander Street

    2162 ft · 59 sec · Oleander Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Stringfellow Road

    7.9 mi · 19 min · Stringfellow Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pine Island Road Northwest

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Island Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Pine Island Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Midpoint Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Midpoint Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Colonial Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Colonial Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2761 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    116.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint James City 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
117 mi · 71%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
9.78 mi · 6%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 6%
Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 5%
Colonial Boulevard
5.79 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orangetree
01h 21m from Saint James City
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint James City 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 Saint James City to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Orangetree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Saint James City and 82.2 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint James City and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Orangetree

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

52 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

92 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint James City and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 119.89 mi (192.94 km).

Saint James City

#1 Saint James City

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population3,784
Coordinates26.4975800, -82.0784300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Poinciana Ave (-82.078695, 26.497575)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.96 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.12
11.6 gal · 43.92 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.06 $48.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.66 $53.31
Premium $4.90 $28.40 $56.79
Diesel $4.35 $25.23 $50.46

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 Saint James City and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 20:29:46.

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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.