Origin
Coconut Creek, FL
Morning in Coconut Creek on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coconut Creek, 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
28m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coconut Creek, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Coconut Creek to Pembroke Pines is 19.4 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, connecting two communities in the same general region. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick commute or an easy leg of a longer trip. You'll find the route efficient, especially if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given the brief duration, it's perfectly suited for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| Lyons Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Wynmoor Circle | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Portofino Point | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Creek, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Portofino Point
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Portofino Point
2
Continue on Portofino Point
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Portofino Point
3
At end of road, turn left onto Wynmoor Circle
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wynmoor Circle
4
Turn right onto Westgate Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Westgate Drive
5
Turn left onto Lyons Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyons Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight left onto SR 814
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Westgate Drive
Turn right onto Westgate Drive
Navigation decision point
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m 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.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~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
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Florida's Turnpike
(15.3 mi)
$1.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 79% of the 19.4 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. Expect to transition to surface streets like Lyons Road and Wynmoor Circle as you approach Pembroke Pines. The highway portion means you'll encounter more uniform speeds and potentially denser exit ramps before reaching your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Lyons Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Westgate Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 19.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles (Westgate Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Coconut Creek, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Florida's Turnpike Toll South.
Miami
2.4 mi in
|
~6m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
2.4 mi in
|
~6m
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 28m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.07 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Westgate Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pembroke Pines, FL before heading back.
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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