Origin
Margate, FL
Late night in Margate on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Margate, 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
26m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Margate, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Margate to Pembroke Pines, you are looking at a quick 19.3-mile trip that typically takes about 25 minutes. Because this journey is entirely local, you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays or planning complex itineraries; it is perfectly suited for a single-day commitment. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel for the entire distance, making it a very budget-friendly transit. Navigating via Margate Boulevard, State Road 7, and West Atlantic Boulevard keeps you off the major highways entirely. This straightforward path is ideal for those who prefer staying on local surface streets while moving between these two Florida cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Road 7 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Margate Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East River Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on East River Drive
96 ft
·
3 sec
·
East River Drive
2
Turn left onto Margate Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
3
Enter roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
4
Continue on Margate Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
5
Turn right onto US 441; FL 7
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Road 7
6
Turn left onto SR 814
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Margate Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.11 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Florida's Turnpike
(15.3 mi)
$1.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on managing intersections and local traffic patterns across the 19.3-mile stretch. There are no long, uninterrupted segments, with the longest stretch being 0 miles on Margate Boulevard, which highlights just how frequently you will be navigating turns. The environment feels distinctly urban, shifting between neighborhood roads and busier arterial streets. You won't encounter any open-road stretches, so be prepared for a drive that requires your full attention on navigation and local road conditions.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and West Atlantic Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Margate Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Margate Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Margate, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Florida's Turnpike Toll South.
Miami
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
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 26m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.07 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Margate Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pembroke Pines, FL before heading back.
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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