Origin
Citrus Hills, FL
Morning in Citrus Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Citrus Hills, 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 23m
Distance
284.2 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 51m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Citrus Hills, FL
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Trip Overview
Citrus Hills to Pembroke Pines is 284.2 miles and takes about 5 hours 23 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Florida, taking you from the central part of the state down towards South Florida. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the journey, making it a straightforward trip if you're looking for efficiency. With just one recommended stop and a longest uninterrupted stretch of 257.6 miles on the Turnpike, this route is well-suited for a single-day drive, allowing you to reach your destination with time to spare.
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
142.1 miles from Citrus Hills, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 257.6 mi | 4h 39m |
| Gulf to Lake Highway | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Kensington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Citrus Hills Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Reehill Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Glassboro Court | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 257.6 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Hills, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on East Glassboro Court
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Glassboro Court
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Citrus Hills Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Citrus Hills Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Reehill Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Reehill Street
4
Continue on North Kensington Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Kensington Avenue
5
Turn left onto FL 44
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
6
Continue on FL 44
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto FL 44
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi
·
4 hr 39 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 23-minute duration, starting your drive in Citrus Hills in the morning will allow you to arrive in Pembroke Pines well before evening. The route is efficient, with only one recommended stop, so you can easily complete this in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 257.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be spread out. Plan to refuel before hitting that long section to ensure a smooth journey.
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 142.1 miles from Citrus Hills, FL, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257.6 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 63 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.1 miles or 2h 47m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pembroke Pines, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Citrus Hills, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Citrus Hills, FL
This is one driving day of about 284.2 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Citrus Hills, 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 257.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.1 miles from Citrus Hills, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 257.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 283.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Citrus Hills Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Citrus Hills Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Reehill Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Reehill Street
Navigation decision point
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
7
282.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 19m 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
6
283.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
|
Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.24 one way
$90.47 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $49.21 | $98.42 |
| premium | $4.72 | $52.85 | $105.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.75 | $125.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $18.03
Florida's Turnpike
(257.6 mi)
$18.03
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
$45
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.84 | $13.64 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.87 | $11.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.7 | 1 | $39.79 | $18.19 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
16 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 23m 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?
This route is characterized by its 91% highway share, meaning you'll spend the vast majority of your time on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 257.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the profile is highway-focused, you will encounter segments on Gulf to Lake Highway and Main Street, which may offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the main highway. This drive is designed for covering distance efficiently rather than for scenic exploration.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 257.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Gulf to Lake Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Citrus Hills Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Citrus Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (East Reehill Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Citrus Hills, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
24.7 mi in
|
~39m
Orlando
24.7 mi in
|
~39m
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 23m. Total distance: 284.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 257.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $18.03 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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Citrus Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (East Reehill Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 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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