Drive or Fly: Midway, 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 TLH–FLL. At 474 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

8h 37m

Distance

474.3 mi

Total Cost

$140

CO2

192 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$105
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
Driver fatigue on longer stretches
Wear and tear on vehicle
Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 11m

48m in the air

Air Distance

403 mi

Total Cost

$191

CO2

103 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Midway, FL → TLH 13m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 48m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
FLL → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $136) $136
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Midway, FL TLH — Tallahassee International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive
Pembroke Pines, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 5h 26m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

13h 11m

12h 20m on road

Total Cost

$43

CO2

23 kg

Route

Greyhound US0761S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Midway, FL → Tallahassee (CK Steele Bus Plaza) (TAL6) 16m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 740m
Arrival 10m
Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station (HOL6) → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $43) $43

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

Stations

From TAL6 — Tallahassee (CK Steele Bus Plaza) 11 mi, ~16m 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 Bus
Door-to-door time 8h 37m 3h 11m 13h 11m
Total cost (1 person) $140 $191 $43
Carbon footprint 192 kg CO2 103 kg CO2 23 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: 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 13, 2026.

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