How far is West Melbourne, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from West Melbourne, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
156.1 mi
02h 30m
Flight
145.34 mi
233.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.34 mi
Kilometers
233.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.1 mi
Kilometers
251.22 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in West Melbourne
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Melbourne
2026-04-18T05:52
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Melbourne
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
Port Salerno
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From West Melbourne
78 mi
01h 15m
To Pembroke Pines
78.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 West Melbourne and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Melbourne and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Henry Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · Henry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2586 ft · 51 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    3057 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Melbourne 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 65%
I 95 South
47 mi · 30%
Hollywood Boulevard
2.83 mi · 2%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
Miami
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 53m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Salerno
01h 15m from West Melbourne
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Port Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from West Melbourne and 78.2 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Melbourne and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

50 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

63 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Delray Beach

77 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

92 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Melbourne and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 145.34 mi (233.91 km).

West Melbourne

#1 West Melbourne

City in Florida, United States of America

Population26,761
Coordinates28.0716800, -80.6533900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Henry Avenue (-80.653388, 28.071752)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $22.86
Round trip
$45.71
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.86 $45.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.32 $50.65
Premium $4.90 $26.98 $53.95
Diesel $4.35 $23.97 $47.94

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 West Melbourne and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 05:52:27.

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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.