Traveling from Fruitland Park to Pembroke Pines covers 255.3 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 51 minutes. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a relaxed pace. You will primarily navigate via Citrus Boulevard, 14th Street, and Florida's Turnpike South to reach your destination in South Florida. With an estimated fuel cost of $43, it is an affordable trek across the state. Expect a transition from the central inland areas toward the dense urban landscape of the south, making this a straightforward, practical trip for those looking to connect these two Florida regions.
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
127.3 miles from Fruitland Park, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
234.9 mi
4h 14m
14th Street
14.8 mi
22m
Citrus Boulevard
2.5 mi
4m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Hollywood Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
East Miller Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 234.9 mi, about 4h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruitland Park, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on CR 466A
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Miller Street
2
Turn right onto US 27; US 441
2.5 mi·4 min·Citrus Boulevard
3
Continue on US 27; US 441
15 mi·22 min·14th Street
4
Turn left
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando
5
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
235 mi·4 hr 14 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
10
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 255.3-mile distance, aim to depart early in the morning to beat the heaviest local traffic, especially as you approach the Pembroke Pines area. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping that $43 budget in mind. Since the route involves significant local navigation rather than just open highway, stay mindful of changing speed limits and intersection turns. A smart strategy is to keep your GPS active at all times, as the reliance on Citrus Boulevard and 14th Street means missing a turn can easily add time to your trip. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so use your single stop to evaluate traffic conditions ahead before finishing the final leg of your 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 127.3 miles from Fruitland Park, FL, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 234.9 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 56 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.3 miles or 2h 27m 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 55m
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 Fruitland 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 Fruitland Park, FL
This is one driving day of about 254.6 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Fruitland 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 234.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.5 and 253.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.5 mi into trip|~27m in
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando
Navigation decision point
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando
5
18.4 mi into trip|~29m 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
253.3 mi into trip|~4h 44m 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
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253.7 mi into trip|~4h 44m in|SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Merge onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
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253.9 mi into trip|~4h 45m in|Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.53 one way
$81.05 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$44.08
$88.17
premium
$4.72
$47.34
$94.68
diesel
$5.61
$56.21
$112.42
Estimated Tolls: $16.44
Florida's Turnpike
(234.9 mi)$16.44
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
$41
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.4
0
$26.73
$12.22
Efficient EV
63.7
0
$22.28
$10.18
EV Truck/SUV
101.8
1
$35.64
$16.29
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fruitland Park, FL
Morning
in Fruitland Park on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning
in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
10:58 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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. While you will utilize Florida's Turnpike South, the route relies heavily on local roads like Citrus Boulevard and 14th Street, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The personality of this drive shifts as you move away from the smaller roads of Fruitland Park and transition into the more structured traffic patterns leading toward Pembroke Pines. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for frequent adjustments in speed and navigation compared to a standard high-speed freeway experience. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands alertness as the road environment evolves throughout the nearly four-hour duration.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 234.9 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and 14th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.5 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Fruitland Park, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando along the way.
The longest stretch is about 234.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.44 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Pembroke Pines, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
