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

The driving distance from South Miami, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.27 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.87 mi
33.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.94 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in South Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Miami
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Miami
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
El Portal
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

From South Miami
13.2 mi
00h 19m
To Pembroke Pines
19 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 68th Street

    20 m · 10 sec · Southwest 68th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 62nd Avenue

    652 ft · 26 sec · Southwest 62nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 70th Street

    1960 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 70th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    5.6 mi · 10 min · South Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard

    2921 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1461 ft · 54 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Miami and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12.2 mi · 38%
Florida's Turnpike
5.72 mi · 18%
South Dixie Highway
5.64 mi · 17%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi · 2%
SR 820
0.55 mi · 2%
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight right

7.78 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Portal
00h 19m from South Miami
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Miami and Partly 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 Miami to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

El Portal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from South Miami and 19 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Miami and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near El Portal

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Portal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 8.7 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Portal.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

7 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

17 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

29 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

52 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Miami and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.59 km).

South Miami

#1 South Miami

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Population11,807
Coordinates25.7076000, -80.2933800
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: Southwest 68th Street (-80.29339, 25.707753)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.48
Premium $4.90 $5.58 $11.16
Diesel $4.35 $4.96 $9.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Miami and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 06:36:17.

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.