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Trip from Cocoa Beach, 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 28m

Distance

179.2 mi

288 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m

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

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city in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Cocoa Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

Cocoa Beach, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 28m via Florida's Turnpike and I 95, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip primarily through Florida's interior. You'll be covering a good chunk of distance on the Florida's Turnpike, so expect a consistent driving pace. Given the relatively short duration, it's an ideal option for a same-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Plan for a single, brief stop to break up the 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

89.6 miles from Cocoa Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 102.2 mi 1h 52m
I 95 58.5 mi 1h 2m
Pineda Causeway 7.2 mi 11m
South Atlantic Avenue 4.9 mi 7m
North Orlando Avenue 2.6 mi 5m
Okeechobee Road 0.5 mi <1m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 102.2 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

80 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left

56 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right onto North 1st Street

187 ft · 15 sec · North 1st Street
4

Turn left onto SR A1A

2.6 mi · 5 min · North Orlando Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Continue on SR A1A

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Atlantic Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto FL 404

7.2 mi · 11 min · Pineda Causeway
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8

Merge onto I 95

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
14

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
17

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
19

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

With a drive time under 3.5 hours, this is a flexible trip where you can depart at your leisure. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic leaving the Cocoa Beach area. The longest stretch is over 100 miles, so plan for a single stop around the halfway point for a quick break or to refuel if needed, especially since fuel costs are estimated at $29. Keep an eye on tolls, as Florida's Turnpike is a toll road. Given the short duration, you have the advantage of flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

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 89.6 miles from Cocoa Beach, FL, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.2 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 39 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 50m

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 Cocoa Beach, 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 Cocoa Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Cocoa Beach, 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 102.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

90 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

Micco, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stuart, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.6 miles from Cocoa Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.2 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

The Starlite Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cocoa Beach, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13217839222

Visit website

The Starlite Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Cocoa Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13217839222

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 115.2

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 115.2

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 89.6

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 179.2

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 166.4

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 73.8 and 178.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
73.8 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

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 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
75.1 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

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

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

Use the left lane. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
177.8 mi into trip | ~3h 24m 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
178.4 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.52 one way

$57.05 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $31.03 $62.06
premium $4.72 $33.32 $66.64
diesel $5.61 $39.57 $79.13

Estimated Tolls: $7.16

Florida's Turnpike (102.2 mi) $7.16

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

$29

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.8 0 $18.82 $8.60
Efficient EV 44.8 0 $15.68 $7.17
EV Truck/SUV 71.7 0 $25.09 $11.47

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Cocoa Beach, FL

Morning in Cocoa Beach on Sunday

Local time

10:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

10:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

E 3 to 12 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:56AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 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

21 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 28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 90% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 102.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The character is largely that of a fast-paced, highway-focused profile, designed for efficient travel. While the majority is on the turnpike and I-95, you'll also briefly use the Pineda Causeway. Expect a smooth, albeit sometimes monotonous, experience as you cover ground quickly.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 179.2 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 73.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 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.

Between Cocoa Beach, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Pierce

73.8 mi in | ~1h 28m

Miami

75.1 mi in | ~1h 31m

Florida's Turnpike South

75.1 mi in | ~1h 31m

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 28m. Total distance: 179.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 102.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.16 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.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 73.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 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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