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

The driving distance from South Highpoint, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
259.81 mi
03h 56m
Flight
202.42 mi
325.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.42 mi
Kilometers
325.77 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.81 mi
Kilometers
418.13 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Wed, Apr 29, 11:07 PM EDT
Return by in South Highpoint
Thu, Apr 30, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Highpoint
2026-04-29T19:11
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Wed, Apr 29, 11:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Highpoint
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
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From South Highpoint
129.7 mi
01h 58m
To Pembroke Pines
130.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hospic Circle

    33 m · 5 sec · Hospic Circle

  2. 2

    Continue on Tech Data Drive

    646 ft · 30 sec · Tech Data Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bay Vista Drive

    54 m · 8 sec · Bay Vista Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    107 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Gateway Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    2637 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  15. 15

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 5 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 South Highpoint 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 81%
I 275 South
14.6 mi · 6%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 2%
Gateway Expressway
3.41 mi · 1%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
202.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
01h 58m from South Highpoint
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving South Highpoint and Mostly Clear near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Highpoint to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from South Highpoint and 130.1 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.04 one way or $76.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Highpoint and Mostly Clear near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Highpoint and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 202.42 mi (325.77 km).

South Highpoint

#1 South Highpoint

Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida

Population5,195
Coordinates27.9169700, -82.7128800
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: Hospic Circle (-82.712822, 27.917123)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.7 L · about $38.04
Round trip
$76.07
18.34 gal · 69.4 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.04 $76.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.15 $84.29
Premium $4.90 $44.90 $89.79
Diesel $4.35 $39.89 $79.78

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between South Highpoint and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 19:11:14.

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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.