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Trip from Inwood, 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 10m

Distance

208.5 mi

336 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 57m ★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m

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

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Downtown Inwood, FL, FL

Inwood, FL

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Trip Overview

This 208.5-mile drive from Inwood, FL, to Pembroke Pines, FL, is a straightforward journey that can be completed in about 4 hours and 10 minutes. Given its manageable duration and the fact that it's entirely within Florida, it's perfectly suited as a one-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $33, making it a budget-friendly option. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike, with segments of FL 60 and Cypress Gardens Boulevard also part of the itinerary. This route offers a practical, highway-focused experience for travelers needing to cover ground efficiently between these two Florida locations.

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

104.3 miles from Inwood, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 142.7 mi 2h 36m
FL 60 46.5 mi 59m
Cypress Gardens Boulevard 7.2 mi 11m
US 27 5.9 mi 7m
North Lake Howard Drive 1.3 mi 2m
6th Street Southwest 1.3 mi 2m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Avenue G Northwest 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 142.7 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Avenue M Northwest

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Avenue M Northwest
2

At end of road, turn right onto 28th Street Northwest

170 ft · 12 sec · 28th Street Northwest
3

Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest

298 ft · 14 sec · Avenue M Northwest
4

Turn right onto 26th Street Northwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · 26th Street Northwest
5

Turn left onto CR 542

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Avenue G Northwest
6

At end of road, turn left onto CR 542

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Lake Howard Drive
7

Turn slight left onto CR 542

508 ft · 14 sec · Avenue D Northwest
8

Turn right onto US 17

0.2 mi · 33 sec · 6th Street Northwest
9

Continue on US 17

1.3 mi · 2 min · 6th Street Southwest
10

Turn left onto FL 540

7.2 mi · 11 min · Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto US 27

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto FL 60

0.1 mi · 14 sec · FL 60
14

Continue on FL 60

46 mi · 59 min · FL 60
Use the left lane.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on this road

295 ft · 7 sec · this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

143 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
21

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
23

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 10-minute drive, consider departing in the late morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in both Inwood and Pembroke Pines. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 142.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike, you can easily complete this journey in a single day. Keep your fuel tank topped off, especially before embarking on the longer highway segments, with an estimated fuel cost of $33. A practical tip for this route: utilize the electronic toll payment options on Florida's Turnpike to save time and avoid potential delays at toll booths, ensuring a smoother transition through the busiest sections.

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 104.3 miles from Inwood, FL, or about 2h 13m 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 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 104.3 miles or 2h 13m 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 26m

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 Inwood, 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 Inwood, FL

This is one driving day of about 208.5 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Inwood, 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 104.3 miles from Inwood, 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

Haven Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Haven, Florida

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18632519619

Visit website

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Wales, Florida

2.5 mi

Concord Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Haven, Florida

2.4 mi

Haven Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Winter Haven, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18632519619

Visit website

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.9

Lake Wales, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18632968827

Visit website

Concord Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Winter Haven, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15613123974

Visit website

Haven Coffee Roastery & Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Auburndale, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18632297279

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 59.6

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 178.7

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 163.8

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 119.1

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 208.5

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 193.6

Oakland Park, Florida

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 119.1

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 207.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | FL 540 / Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Turn left onto FL 540 / Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
17.4 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit

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

Use the left lane.
6
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit

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

Use the left lane.
8
64.3 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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
207.1 mi into trip | ~4h 6m 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

$33.19 one way

$66.38 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $36.10 $72.20
premium $4.72 $38.77 $77.54
diesel $5.61 $46.03 $92.07

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: 73 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 62.6 0 $21.89 $10.01
Efficient EV 52.1 0 $18.24 $8.34
EV Truck/SUV 83.4 1 $29.19 $13.34

Gas CO2

73 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 16, 2026

Origin

Inwood, FL

Morning in Inwood on Sunday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

6:24 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

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 10m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive for this trip, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 142.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike, indicating a consistent pace for a substantial portion of your journey. This means you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed roads designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. While primarily a highway experience, the inclusion of FL 60 and Cypress Gardens Boulevard suggests brief transitions onto other types of roads, offering a slight variation before reaching your destination.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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 4.3 miles in near FL 540 / Cypress Gardens Boulevard.

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 17 significant decision points across 208.5 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 4.3 miles (FL 540 / Cypress Gardens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 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 Inwood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami along the way.

Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

64.3 mi in | ~1h 29m

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 4h 10m. Total distance: 208.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). 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 4.3 miles (FL 540 / Cypress Gardens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 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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