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

The driving distance from Surfside, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
15.93 mi
00h 33m
Flight
10.56 mi
17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.56 mi
Kilometers
17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.93 mi
Kilometers
25.63 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Mon, May 25, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in Surfside
Mon, May 25, 10:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Surfside
2026-05-25T21:10
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Mon, May 25, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Surfside
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
Golden Glades
FL

Census-designated place

From Surfside
8 mi
00h 16m
To Pembroke Pines
7.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carlyle Avenue

    2439 ft · 2 min · Carlyle Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 95th Street

    76 m · 12 sec · 95th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Byron Avenue

    722 ft · 35 sec · Byron Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 96th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 96th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Causeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Causeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 123rd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 123rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Miami Boulevard

    710 ft · 21 sec · North Miami Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast 125th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 125th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest 125th Street

    3246 ft · 1 min · Northwest 125th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue

    66 m · 6 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale

    1074 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    2921 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    1461 ft · 54 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Surfside 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
5.72 mi · 36%
I 95 North
1.97 mi · 12%
Northeast 125th Street
1.73 mi · 11%
Northeast 123rd Street
1.12 mi · 7%
96th Street
0.87 mi · 5%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

5.29 mi · 00h 06m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Glades
00h 16m from Surfside
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Surfside 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 Surfside to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Golden Glades is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Surfside and 7.9 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Golden Glades

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 Golden Glades and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 4.9 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 10 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 7.2 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 7.1 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 Golden Glades.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

9 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

11 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

23 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

46 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Surfside and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 10.56 mi (17 km).

Surfside

#1 Surfside

Town in Florida, USA

Population5,572
Coordinates25.8784300, -80.1256000
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: Carlyle Avenue (-80.125385, 25.878448)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.32
Round trip
$4.65
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.32 $4.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.57 $5.15
Premium $4.90 $2.74 $5.48
Diesel $4.35 $2.44 $4.87

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Surfside and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 21:10:00.

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.