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
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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.
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Start on East Johnson Avenue
329 ft·14 sec·East Johnson Avenue
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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: MiamiUse 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 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
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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.
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.
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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
$31.37 one way
$62.73 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$34.42
$68.83
premium
$4.55
$37.12
$74.23
diesel
$4.80
$39.12
$78.25
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
$31
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
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, 2026-07-13.
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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Haines City, FL
Morning
in Haines City on Monday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SE 6 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning
in Pembroke Pines on Monday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 6 to 12 mph12% chanceLive 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
7 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.
More Details
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 Effort7/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
190 ft6 ft
Total Climb
22 ft
Total Descent
205 ft
Highest Point
190 ft
Elevation Range
184 ft
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.
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.
Yes — we found about 13 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
