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Trip from Fern Park, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

226.9 mi

365 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 3m ★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m

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

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Downtown Fern Park, FL, FL

Fern Park, FL

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Downtown Pembroke Pines, FL, FL

Pembroke Pines, FL

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Trip Overview

This 226.9-mile drive from Fern Park, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is best tackled as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 16 minutes. The journey is heavily highway-focused, with 98% of the route utilizing major roadways, primarily Florida's Turnpike and I-4. You can expect a fuel cost of around $36 for this trip. Given the efficient highway nature of the drive, you'll likely only need one planned stop. This route is a straightforward way to travel within Florida, connecting two points within the state without significant variation in scenery or road type.

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

113.4 miles from Fern Park, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 208.6 mi 3h 46m
I 4 11.3 mi 14m
US 17 Truck 2.2 mi 3m
US 17 0.7 mi 1m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Hollywood Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Garden Edge Point <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 208.6 mi, about 3h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Garden Edge Point

37 ft · 3 sec · Garden Edge Point
2

Turn right onto US 17; US 92

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 17; US 92
3

Continue on US 17; US 92

217 ft · 4 sec · US 17; US 92
4

Turn slight right onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Use the right lane.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa Use the slight left lane.
6

Merge onto I 4

4.6 mi · 6 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 84B Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
9

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
10

Merge onto I 4

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 77 Toward Miami, Ocala Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · this road
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

209 mi · 3 hr 46 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

For this relatively short, 4-hour and 16-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though an early morning start can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Pembroke Pines. With only one stop recommended and the majority of the route on Florida's Turnpike, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. A good place to stretch your legs might be around the halfway point, but be aware that the longest stretch is over 200 miles, so don't wait too long. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spread out on the 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 113.4 miles from Fern Park, FL, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.6 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 50 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.4 miles or 2h 10m 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 29m

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 Fern Park, 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 Fern Park, FL

This is one driving day of about 226.9 miles and 4h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Fern Park, 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 208.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

113 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

Kissimmee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Okeechobee County, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Fern Park, 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 208.6 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the start, short detour

First break · 18min in 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Best coffee break

KOS COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maitland, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14079516717

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

2.7 mi

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

KOS COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Maitland, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14079516717

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Rosso Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

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

Longwood, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14078195903

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13213164345

Visit website

Claro's Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

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

Longwood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14079517830

Visit website

Black Phin Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

West Palm Beach Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Canoe Creek Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Fort Drum Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pompano Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.4 mi from route

40392

0.8 mi from route

40391

1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.6 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

1.7 mi from route

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Howell Branch Preserve

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–8:30 pm

+14075993397

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Central Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+14075993334

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 225.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa
7
7.9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 84B Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
8
15.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward Miami, Ocala

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 77 Toward Miami, Ocala
8
16.4 mi into trip | ~24m in

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

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
7
225.5 mi into trip | ~4h 12m 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

$36.48 one way

$72.97 round trip

$4.08/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $39.80 $79.59
premium $4.78 $42.72 $85.44
diesel $6.28 $56.06 $112.13

Estimated Tolls: $14.60

Florida's Turnpike (208.6 mi) $14.60

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

$36

Tolls

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.1 0 $23.82 $10.89
Efficient EV 56.7 0 $19.85 $9.08
EV Truck/SUV 90.8 1 $31.77 $14.52

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 Oct 19, 2026

Origin

Fern Park, FL

Morning in Fern Park on Friday

Local time

7:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Rain Showers

NNE 10 to 15 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 7:08AM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Friday

Local time

7:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

NE 16 to 21 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 7:08AM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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

6 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

4h 16m 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 highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 226.9-mile journey. With 98% of the drive on major roads like Florida's Turnpike and I-4, it's a fast-paced route designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 208.6 miles primarily on Florida's Turnpike. This means long periods of consistent driving at highway speeds, with minimal deviations into slower, local roads. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing direct travel over varied landscapes.

98% 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: 208.6 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 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 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 12 significant decision points across 226.9 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

101 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

36 ft

Total Descent

130 ft

Highest Point

101 ft

~16.2 mi in

Elevation Range

95 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Fern Park, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Ocala and Florida's Turnpike South.

Miami

15.6 mi in | ~23m

Ocala

15.6 mi in | ~23m

Florida's Turnpike South

16.4 mi in | ~24m

About the Cities

Starting in Fern Park, FL

Full guide →

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1956

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 4h 16m. Total distance: 226.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 16m 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 208.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $14.60 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 12 rest areas or service plazas 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.

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. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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