How far is Tavares, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Tavares, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tavares and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tavares and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on East Alfred Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Alfred Street
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North Highland Street
1365 ft · 43 sec · North Highland Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Continue on Sanford Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 453 Toll South
2219 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
3111 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
5 mi · 5 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Continue on Western Beltway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Western Beltway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florida’s Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
216.7 mi · 3 hr 55 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
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Continue on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tavares and Pembroke Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
217 mi · 03h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tavares and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tavares to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 123.7 miles from Tavares and 124 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.25 one way or $72.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tavares and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tavares and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 214.33 mi (344.93 km).
#1 Tavares
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 28.8041600, -81.7256300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pembroke Pines
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 174,414 |
| Coordinates | 26.0031500, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $36.25 | $72.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.79 | $85.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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