How far is Saint Pete Beach, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Saint Pete Beach, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
247.75 mi
03h 34m
Flight
195.52 mi
314.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.52 mi
Kilometers
314.66 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.75 mi
Kilometers
398.71 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Pete Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Pete Beach
2026-04-18T15:51
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Pete Beach
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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Saint Pete Beach
123.8 mi
01h 47m
To Pembroke Pines
123.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saint Pete Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Saturday
Using South Pasadena as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Saint Pete Beach and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Pete Beach and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Gulf Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gulf Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pinellas Bayway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pinellas Bayway

  3. 3

    Continue on Pinellas Bayway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · Pinellas Bayway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Pete Beach 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 85%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 4%
Pinellas Bayway
6.45 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 2%
Gulf Boulevard
1.08 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
01h 47m from Saint Pete Beach
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Pete Beach 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 Pete Beach to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Saint Pete Beach and 123.9 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.25 one way or $72.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Pete Beach and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Pete Beach and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 195.52 mi (314.66 km).

Saint Pete Beach

#1 Saint Pete Beach

City in Florida, USA

Population9,529
Coordinates27.7253100, -82.7412100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulf Boulevard (-82.741378, 27.725262)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.09 L · about $36.25
Round trip
$72.51
17.48 gal · 66.18 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.25 $72.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.17 $80.34
Premium $4.90 $42.79 $85.58
Diesel $4.35 $38.02 $76.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Pete Beach and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 15:51:32.

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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.