Trip from Bayonet Point, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 38m

Distance

289 mi

465 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 25m ★

6 AM

5h 38m

8 AM

6h 5m

10 AM

5h 47m

12 PM

5h 45m

3 PM

5h 49m

5 PM

6h 3m

8 PM

5h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bayonet Point, FL

Jonathan Cooper

Trip Overview

Spanning 302 miles of Florida terrain, this journey from Bayonet Point to Pembroke Pines typically requires 4 hours and 37 minutes of travel time. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you should plan for a full day of driving to reach your destination comfortably. With an estimated fuel cost of $49, it is a budget-friendly trip that works well as a single-day excursion. You will navigate through local corridors like Gulf Highlands Drive, Zimmerman Road, and Ranch Road, moving from the central-west region toward the southeast. Since you aren't using highways, be prepared for a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical Florida transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

144.5 miles from Bayonet Point, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	209.3 mi	3h 44m
US Highway 19	30.8 mi	46m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge	13.4 mi	15m
I 275	11.2 mi	14m
Port Everglades Expressway	9 mi	10m
US Highway 19 North	4.4 mi	6m
Florida's Turnpike	4.2 mi	4m
54th Avenue North	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 209.3 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonet Point, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.

Start on Paige Drive

384 ft · 18 sec · Paige Drive

Turn right onto Gulf Highlands Drive

0.5 mi · 2 min · Gulf Highlands Drive

Turn left onto Zimmerman Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Zimmerman Road

At end of road, turn right onto Ranch Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ranch Road

Turn left onto US 19

31 mi · 46 min · US Highway 19

Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 19

4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · 34th Street North

Turn left onto 54th Avenue North

0.8 mi · 1 min · 54th Avenue North

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 275 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 275

10 mi · 11 min · I 275

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec

Merge onto I 275; US 19

13 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 275

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 275

Toward I 75 South: Naples

Merge onto I 75

28 mi · 30 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

181 mi · 3 hr 14 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595

9.0 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 8; 9A-B Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto SR 84

0.4 mi · 37 sec · SR 84

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

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 8 Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

4.2 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way

Use the left lane.

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to navigate local roads before peak traffic hours set in. Budget for at least one planned stop during your 4-hour and 37-minute transit to stay refreshed and focused. Given the local nature of these roads, keep a close eye on your GPS navigation to ensure you don't miss any of the frequent turns required along the way. While the $49 fuel estimate is standard, keeping your tank topped off before heading onto smaller roads is a smart strategy to avoid searching for stations in unfamiliar residential areas. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace to match the local speed limits and flow.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 144.5 miles from Bayonet Point, FL, or about 2h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 64 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 144.5 miles or 2h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pembroke Pines, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bayonet Point, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bayonet Point, FL

This is one driving day of about 289 miles and 5h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Bayonet Point, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 209.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Manatee County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bradenton, FL

145 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bradenton, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Punta Gorda, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.5 miles from Bayonet Point, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 209.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

1.7 mi

9th Bar Coffee - Drive Thru and walk in

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Palm Harbor, Florida

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.3

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272703739

Visit website

The Vantage Kava & Wellness

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Palm Harbor, Florida

1.5 mi

Bad Mother

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

1.6 mi

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 41.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

The Fix Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 20.6

Palm Harbor, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272866623

Visit website

White Duck Espresso

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

New Port Richey, Florida

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17278558905

Visit website

Brown Bag Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 20.6

Palm Harbor, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+17276920792

Visit website

Cali Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New Port Richey, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+17272322985

Visit website

Hawk’s Hive Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hudson, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17278561260

bp pulse Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 20.6

Palm Harbor, FL

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18332778573

Visit website

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 165.1

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 123.8

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

bp pulse Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 20.6

Oldsmar, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18332778573

Visit website

Big Cat Habitat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 82.6

Sarasota, Florida

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19413716377

Visit website

FloridaRAMA

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 41.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 12–3:30 pm

+17272105450

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 20.6

Safety Harbor, Florida

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17277241552

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 272.7 and 287.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

272.7 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in | I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...

281.8 mi into trip | ~5h 26m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8; 9A-B Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpi...

282.3 mi into trip | ~5h 27m in

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

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 8 Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando...

282.7 mi into trip | ~5h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike

287.6 mi into trip | ~5h 34m in

Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.00 one way

$92.00 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$50.04	$100.08
premium	$4.72	$53.74	$107.48
diesel	$5.61	$63.81	$127.62

Estimated Tolls: $1.24

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (13.4 mi) $0.94

Florida's Turnpike (4.2 mi) $0.30

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.7	1	$30.35	$13.87
Efficient EV	72.3	0	$25.29	$11.56
EV Truck/SUV	115.6	1	$40.46	$18.50

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bayonet Point, FL

Morning in Bayonet Point on Sunday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 38m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With 0% of the route on highways, this path avoids the monotonous grind of major interstates in favor of neighborhood-level navigation. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on Gulf Highlands Drive is effectively 0 miles of straightaway. The character of the road remains technical and winding throughout the entire 302-mile journey. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with frequent turns and local traffic patterns.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 209.3 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US Highway 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 272.7 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 289 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 272.7 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 281.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bayonet Point, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

272.7 mi in | ~5h 15m | via I 595

About the Cities

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 289 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 209.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.24 in tolls one way, starting with Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pembroke Pines, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pembroke Pines, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Bandit Coffee Co.

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

Bandit Coffee Co.

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

9th Bar Coffee - Drive Thru and walk in

Oasis Coffee Spot

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

The Vantage Kava & Wellness

Bad Mother

The Fix Coffee

White Duck Espresso

Brown Bag Coffee Company

Cali Coffee

Hawk’s Hive Cafe

bp pulse Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

bp pulse Charging Station

Big Cat Habitat

FloridaRAMA

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

Morean Arts Center

Pier Dolphin Cruises

South Straub Park

The Dalí Museum

Folly Farm Nature Preserve

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bayonet Point, FL

Pembroke Pines, FL

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 38m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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