How far is University Park, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from University Park, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on Southwest 107th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 107th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn left onto Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
21.3 mi · 23 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
2921 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1461 ft · 54 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 University Park and Pembroke Pines.
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.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
21.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving University Park 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 University Park to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 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?
Palm Springs North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from University Park and 14.1 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 $4.11 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around University Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs North
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Basketball Court
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Springs North.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 19.85 mi (31.95 km).
#1 University Park
Census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 26,995 |
| Coordinates | 25.7464900, -80.3675500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
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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