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Drive or Fly: Flagler Estates, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for UST–FLL. At 285 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 27m

Distance

285.7 mi

Total Cost

$98

CO2

115 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$63
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 16m

32m in the air

Air Distance

263 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

67 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Flagler Estates, FL → UST 34m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 32m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
FLL → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Flagler Estates, FL UST — Northeast Florida Regional Airport 23 mi, ~34m drive
Pembroke Pines, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between UST and FLL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 11m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

8h 33m

7h 26m on rail

Total Cost

$53

CO2

15 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Flagler Estates, FL → Palatka Amtrak 17m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 446m
Arrival 10m
Hollywood Amtrak Station → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $53) $53

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Palatka Amtrak 11 mi, ~17m drive
To Hollywood Amtrak Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets
+ Walk around freely during the trip
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week
− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 35m

8h 30m on road

Total Cost

$27

CO2

14 kg

Route

Greyhound US0710s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Flagler Estates, FL → Palm Coast Bus Stop (PLM6) 30m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 510m
Arrival 10m
Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station (HOL6) → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From PLM6 — Palm Coast Bus Stop 20 mi, ~30m drive
To HOL6 — Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option
+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week
− Travel time longer than driving
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

Drive Fly Train Bus
Door-to-door time 5h 27m 3h 16m 8h 33m 9h 35m
Total cost (1 person) $98 $186 $53 $27
Carbon footprint 115 kg CO2 67 kg CO2 15 kg CO2 14 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Flagler Estates, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.