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

The driving distance from Sweetwater, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.08 mi
02h 54m
Flight
133.3 mi
214.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.3 mi
Kilometers
214.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.08 mi
Kilometers
265.67 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Sweetwater
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sweetwater
2026-04-19T06:31
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sweetwater
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Harlem
FL

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Sweetwater
83.8 mi
01h 27m
To Pembroke Pines
81.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crewsville Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Crewsville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sweetwater Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sweetwater Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sweetwater Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Sweetwater Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    16.8 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    51.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    32.1 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 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 FL 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 Sweetwater and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sweetwater Road
77.5 mi · 47%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 5%
I 75 South
5.4 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 3%
Miami
0.7 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

51.1 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harlem
01h 27m from Sweetwater
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harlem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Sweetwater and 81.2 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.14 one way or $48.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sweetwater and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Harlem

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

58 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

88 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

91 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

93 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 133.3 mi (214.53 km).

Sweetwater

#1 Sweetwater

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

Population20,747
Coordinates27.4094900, -81.7025800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Crewsville Road (-81.702793, 27.409489)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.05 L · about $24.14
Round trip
$48.28
11.64 gal · 44.1 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.14 $48.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.90 $28.49 $56.99
Diesel $4.35 $25.32 $50.63

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 Sweetwater and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 06:31:43.

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.