How far is The Meadows, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from The Meadows, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
211.22 mi
03h 11m
Flight
167.38 mi
269.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.38 mi
Kilometers
269.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.22 mi
Kilometers
339.93 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in The Meadows
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Meadows
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Meadows
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
Vineyards
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From The Meadows
105.6 mi
01h 35m
To Pembroke Pines
105.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Meadows and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Waterbridge Down

    1029 ft · 51 sec · Waterbridge Down

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ringwood Meadows

    2987 ft · 2 min · Ringwood Meadows

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taywood Meadows

    26 m · 6 sec · Taywood Meadows

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Taywood Meadows

    1148 ft · 54 sec · Taywood Meadows

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Honore Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    49 m · 5 sec · Honore Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    2220 ft · 46 sec · Honore Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fruitville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fruitville Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2417 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Meadows 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
191 mi · 91%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 2%
Honore Avenue
1.58 mi · 1%
Fruitville Road
0.88 mi
Miami
0.7 mi
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
167.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineyards
01h 35m from The Meadows
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving The Meadows 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 The Meadows to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from The Meadows and 105.6 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around The Meadows and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Vineyards

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

93 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Meadows and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 167.38 mi (269.38 km).

The Meadows

#1 The Meadows

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population3,994
Coordinates27.3617100, -82.4689800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbridge Down (-82.469637, 27.36223)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.21 L · about $30.90
Round trip
$61.81
14.9 gal · 56.42 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.90 $61.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.24 $68.48
Premium $4.90 $36.48 $72.95
Diesel $4.35 $32.41 $64.82

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 The Meadows and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 22:12:51.

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.