How far is Sawgrass, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Sawgrass, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
321.29 mi
05h 00m
Flight
297.79 mi
479.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.79 mi
Kilometers
479.24 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.29 mi
Kilometers
517.07 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Fri, May 29, 5:25 PM EDT
Return by in Sawgrass
Fri, May 29, 10:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sawgrass
2026-05-29T12:24
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Fri, May 29, 5:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sawgrass
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
Melbourne Village
FL

Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Sawgrass
160.4 mi
02h 30m
To Pembroke Pines
160.8 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sawgrass and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Run Drive South

    13 m · 5 sec · Deer Run Drive South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Preston Trail East

    98 m · 14 sec · Preston Trail East

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Preston Trail East

    44 m · 11 sec · Preston Trail East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sawgrass Drive East

    873 ft · 40 sec · Sawgrass Drive East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ponte Vedra Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Ponte Vedra Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Mickler Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mickler Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palm Valley Road

    60 m · 3 sec · Palm Valley Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Nocatee Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1791 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    199.5 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  24. 24

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sawgrass 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
200 mi · 62%
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 32%
Valley Ridge Boulevard
4.93 mi · 2%
Nocatee Parkway
3.14 mi · 1%
Palm Valley Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Ponte Vedra Boulevard
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 35m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
297.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melbourne Village
02h 30m from Sawgrass
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sawgrass and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sawgrass to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Melbourne Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Sawgrass and 160.8 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.04 one way or $94.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sawgrass and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Melbourne Village

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

76 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

94 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sawgrass and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 297.79 mi (479.24 km).

Sawgrass

#1 Sawgrass

Census-designated place in St.

Population4,880
Coordinates30.1927400, -81.3706400
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: Deer Run Drive South (-81.370485, 30.192687)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.34 gal
42.92 L · about $47.04
Round trip
$94.08
22.68 gal · 85.84 L
Estimated CO2
100.8 kg one way
Round trip: 201.6 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.04 $94.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.12 $104.24
Premium $4.90 $55.52 $111.04
Diesel $4.35 $49.33 $98.66

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Sawgrass and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 12:24:47.

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.