How far is Zephyrhills, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Zephyrhills, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
244.75 mi
04h 00m
Flight
195.54 mi
314.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.54 mi
Kilometers
314.69 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.75 mi
Kilometers
393.89 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 8:32 PM EDT
Return by in Zephyrhills
Fri, May 1, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zephyrhills
2026-04-30T16:31
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 8:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zephyrhills
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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Zephyrhills
122.2 mi
02h 00m
To Pembroke Pines
122.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zephyrhills and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    37 m · 8 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    93 m · 18 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gall Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gall Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul S Buchman Highway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Paul S Buchman Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Alexander Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alexander Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Paul Buchman Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Paul Buchman Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 4 East: Orlando

    3117 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Polk Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow

    2311 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    142.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  27. 27

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zephyrhills 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 58%
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 26%
Paul S Buchman Highway
9.81 mi · 4%
Polk Parkway
9.42 mi · 4%
Bartow Road
6.89 mi · 3%
I 4 East
5.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

143 mi · 02h 36m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 00m from Zephyrhills
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Zephyrhills and Mostly Clear near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Zephyrhills to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 122.2 miles from Zephyrhills and 122.5 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.84 one way or $71.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zephyrhills and Mostly Clear near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zephyrhills and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 195.54 mi (314.69 km).

Zephyrhills

#1 Zephyrhills

City in Florida

Population17,019
Coordinates28.2336200, -82.1811900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-82.181217, 28.233669)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.69 L · about $35.84
Round trip
$71.68
17.28 gal · 65.38 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.84 $71.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.71 $79.42
Premium $4.90 $42.30 $84.60
Diesel $4.35 $37.58 $75.17

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Zephyrhills and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 16:31:48.

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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.