Trip from Celebration, 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

3h 56m

Distance

209.6 mi

337 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 43m ★

6 AM

3h 56m

8 AM

4h 22m

10 AM

4h 5m

12 PM

4h 3m

3 PM

4h 7m

5 PM

4h 21m

8 PM

3h 49m

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

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Celebration, FL

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

Celebration, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is 209.6 miles and takes about 3h 56m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Central Florida region down to the South Florida area, staying entirely within the state. It's a pretty straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it a solid choice if you're looking for an efficient way to cover the distance. You'll primarily be on the Florida's Turnpike, which means you can expect a consistent driving experience for most of the trip. Given its duration and highway nature, this route is well-suited for a single-day drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

104.8 miles from Celebration, FL

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	197.7 mi	3h 34m
Osceola Parkway	7.1 mi	10m
East Osceola Parkway	1.5 mi	2m
Southwest 64th Way	0.5 mi	1m
Southern Connector Extension	0.5 mi	<1m
Southwest 8th Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Celebration Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
Hollywood Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 197.7 mi, about 3h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Celebration Avenue

120 ft · 5 sec · Celebration Avenue

Continue on Celebration Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Celebration Avenue

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Use the right lane.

Merge onto FL 417 Toll

0.5 mi · 30 sec · Southern Connector Extension

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 3 Toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 522

7.1 mi · 10 min · Osceola Parkway

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 522

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

198 mi · 3 hr 34 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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 manageable 3h 56m drive, you have the flexibility to leave when it's most convenient for you. Aiming for a morning departure will help you avoid the worst of potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $33, you won't need many breaks. The 197.7-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike means you can cover a lot of ground between potential fuel stops, so plan your refueling accordingly before embarking on that long segment. Keep an eye out for toll plazas as you navigate Florida's Turnpike.

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 104.8 miles from Celebration, FL, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.7 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 46 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 104.8 miles or 2h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

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 Celebration, 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 Celebration, FL

This is one driving day of about 209.6 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Celebration, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 197.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vero Beach, FL

105 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

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.8 miles from Celebration, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–9 pm

+14072399262

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 179.7

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Dare 2 Escape - Escape Room Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+14075070018

Visit website

Disney's Hollywood Studios

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bay Lake, Florida

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14079395277

Visit website

Disney’s Boardwalk

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14079395277

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 164.7

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

The Land

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14079395277

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 119.8

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 209.6

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 208.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3 Toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Cent...

10.2 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South

10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

208.3 mi into trip | ~3h 52m 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

208.9 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.36 one way

$66.73 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$36.29	$72.58
premium	$4.72	$38.97	$77.95
diesel	$5.61	$46.28	$92.55

Estimated Tolls: $13.84

Florida's Turnpike (197.7 mi) $13.84

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

$33

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.9	0	$22.01	$10.06
Efficient EV	52.4	0	$18.34	$8.38
EV Truck/SUV	83.8	1	$29.34	$13.41

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Celebration, FL

Morning in Celebration on Sunday

Local time

7:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

7:51 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

3h 56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive with a 98% highway share, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of the 209.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 197.7 miles, all on Florida's Turnpike. Expect a consistent and predictable driving experience for the bulk of your journey, with minimal time spent on local roads. The route is designed for efficiency, moving you quickly between your starting point in Celebration and your destination in Pembroke Pines.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 197.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Osceola Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 209.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 3h 56m. Total distance: 209.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 197.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $13.84 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Pembroke Pines, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Celebration, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

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

Foxtail Coffee & Kelly’s Ice Cream - Celebration at 192

XO Coffee Shop

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Celebration

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

Café Barista - Kissimmee

Foxtail Coffee & Kelly’s Ice Cream - Celebration at 192

World of Coffee

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Dare 2 Escape - Escape Room Games

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Boardwalk

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

The Land

Escape Room PSL

Ingalls Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Celebration, FL

Pembroke Pines, FL

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 56m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

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?

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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