How far is Venice Gardens, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Venice Gardens, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.7 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
194.4 mi
02h 54m
Flight
153.89 mi
247.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.89 mi
Kilometers
247.67 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.4 mi
Kilometers
312.85 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
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM EDT
Return by in Venice Gardens
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venice Gardens
2026-04-18T13:05
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM 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 Venice Gardens
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
Golden Gate
FL

Census designated place

From Venice Gardens
97.2 mi
01h 27m
To Pembroke Pines
97.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Venice Gardens and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Venice Gardens and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Shamrock Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Shamrock Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Road

    2597 ft · 1 min · Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2107 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    174.1 mi · 3 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Venice Gardens 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
174 mi · 90%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 2%
Jacaranda Boulevard
2.19 mi · 1%
Shamrock Boulevard
0.96 mi
Miami
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

174 mi · 03h 07m

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
+40.5 mi
153.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Gate
01h 27m from Venice Gardens
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Venice Gardens 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 Venice Gardens to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 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?

Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Venice Gardens and 97.2 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 $28.46 one way or $56.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Venice Gardens and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

58 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

98 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Venice Gardens and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 153.89 mi (247.67 km).

Venice Gardens

#1 Venice Gardens

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population7,104
Coordinates27.0731100, -82.4076000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Shamrock Boulevard (-82.407753, 27.073705)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.97 L · about $28.46
Round trip
$56.91
13.72 gal · 51.94 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.46 $56.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.53 $63.06
Premium $4.90 $33.59 $67.17
Diesel $4.35 $29.84 $59.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Venice Gardens and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 13:05:34.

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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.