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Trip from Haines City, 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

4h 5m

Distance

207.2 mi

334 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 53m ★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m

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 Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Haines City, FL

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Trip Overview

This 207.2-mile drive from Haines City to Pembroke Pines is a manageable 4-hour and 5-minute trip, making it an ideal one-day adventure. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, it's an economical option for exploring Florida. The route primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, and US 27, offering a largely highway-focused experience. You'll be spending most of your time on high-speed roads, so plan accordingly. This journey is straightforward and efficient, perfect for getting you from one point in Florida to another without much fuss.

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

103.6 miles from Haines City, 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 142.7 mi 2h 36m
FL 60 46.5 mi 59m
US 27 8.7 mi 11m
FL 17 3.5 mi 5m
North 10th Street 2.7 mi 4m
Dundee Road 0.8 mi 1m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 142.7 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haines City, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.

1

Start on East Johnson Avenue

329 ft · 14 sec · East Johnson Avenue
2

Continue on North 13th Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · North 13th Street
3

Turn right onto Stuart Avenue

260 ft · 7 sec · Stuart Avenue
4

Continue on Lily Avenue

500 ft · 15 sec · Lily Avenue
5

Turn left onto North 10th Street

2.7 mi · 4 min · North 10th Street
6

Continue on FL 17

3.5 mi · 5 min · FL 17
7

Turn right onto Main Street

508 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on Dundee Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Dundee Road
9

Turn left onto US 27

8.7 mi · 11 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Use the left lane.
11

Merge onto FL 60

0.1 mi · 14 sec · FL 60
12

Continue on FL 60

46 mi · 59 min · FL 60
Use the left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on this road

295 ft · 7 sec · this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

143 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
19

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
21

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 5-minute drive, starting early is a good idea to maximize daylight and potentially avoid some traffic, especially as you approach Pembroke Pines. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, you'll want to ensure you have enough gas before embarking, as the longest stretch without a major exit is over 142 miles. While only one stop is noted, consider a brief break midway to stretch your legs, perhaps around the time you transition from FL 60 or US 27 onto Florida's Turnpike. This route is straightforward enough that you won't need to over-plan stops.

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 103.6 miles from Haines City, FL, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.7 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 46 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.6 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 22m

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 Haines City, 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 Haines City, FL

This is one driving day of about 207.2 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Haines City, 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 142.7 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

104 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

Sebring, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierce, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.6 miles from Haines City, 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 142.7 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 Coffee Stop

La Finca Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Haines City, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14075589131

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Wales, Florida

1.4 mi

Las Flores Coffee shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Haines City, Florida

1.9 mi

The Coffee Grove Corp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Davenport, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18634193212

Visit website

La Finca Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Haines City, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14075589131

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.8

Lake Wales, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18632968827

Visit website

Las Flores Coffee shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Haines City, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14077292552

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 59.2

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Haines City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Haines City, Florida

Hours: 7 am–9:30 pm

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 177.6

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 162.8

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 207.2

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 118.4

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 118.4

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 192.4

Oakland Park, Florida

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 206.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
16.1 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit

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

Use the left lane.
6
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit

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

Use the left lane.
8
63 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
7
205.9 mi into trip | ~4h 2m 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
206.5 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.98 one way

$65.96 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $35.88 $71.75
premium $4.72 $38.53 $77.06
diesel $5.61 $45.75 $91.49

Estimated Tolls: $9.99

Florida's Turnpike (142.7 mi) $9.99

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

$33

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.2 0 $21.76 $9.95
Efficient EV 51.8 0 $18.13 $8.29
EV Truck/SUV 82.9 1 $29.01 $13.26

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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 15, 2026

Origin

Haines City, FL

Morning in Haines City on Sunday

Local time

11:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

11:12 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

8 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 5m 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 drive for 97% of this 207.2-mile route. The majority of your time will be spent on Florida's Turnpike, where you'll encounter the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving at 142.7 miles. This section is designed for consistent speed and efficient travel. While the initial and final portions might involve other major roads like FL 60 and US 27, the overall personality of this drive is one of steady progress on well-maintained highways. It's less about winding country roads and more about covering distance effectively.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 207.2 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Haines City, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami along the way.

Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

63 mi in | ~1h 25m

About the Cities

Starting in Haines City, FL

Full guide →

Haines City is a city in Polk County, Florida.

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 4h 5m. Total distance: 207.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 142.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.99 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 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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