How far is South Daytona, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from South Daytona, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
238.76 mi
03h 35m
Flight
223.68 mi
359.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.68 mi
Kilometers
359.98 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.76 mi
Kilometers
384.25 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in South Daytona
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Daytona
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Daytona
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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From South Daytona
119.2 mi
01h 47m
To Pembroke Pines
119.5 mi
01h 47m

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
0 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 South Daytona and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Daytona and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Ridge Boulevard

    1549 ft · 43 sec · Ridge Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ridgewood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ridgewood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dunlawton Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Taylor Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    2448 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    126.1 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  8. 8

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

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  14. 14

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Daytona 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
127 mi · 53%
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 43%
Dunlawton Avenue
3.58 mi · 2%
South Ridgewood Avenue
1.83 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 15m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
223.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
01h 47m from South Daytona
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Daytona 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 South Daytona to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from South Daytona and 119.5 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.93 one way or $69.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Daytona and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Daytona and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 223.68 mi (359.98 km).

South Daytona

#1 South Daytona

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America

Population13,639
Coordinates29.1658200, -81.0045000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.004418, 29.165769)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.89 L · about $34.93
Round trip
$69.85
16.84 gal · 63.78 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $34.93 $69.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.70 $77.40
Premium $4.90 $41.22 $82.45
Diesel $4.35 $36.63 $73.25

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 South Daytona and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 20:29:55.

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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.