Origin
Miami Springs, FL
Morning in Miami Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami Springs, 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
33m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
Miami Springs, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is 21.1 miles and takes about 33 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Florida, connecting two points in the South Florida region. You'll primarily be on major highways, making it a quick transit rather than a destination in itself. Consider this route for a simple hop between nearby areas, especially if you need to get to Pembroke Pines efficiently from Miami Springs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Airport Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Okeechobee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Westward Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Springs, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Albatross Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Albatross Street
2
Turn left onto Westward Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Westward Drive
3
Enter roundabout onto South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
290 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
4
Continue on South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Royal Poinciana Boulevard
5
Turn slight left onto South Hook Square
91 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Hook Square
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on South Hook Square
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Hook Square
7
Turn right onto US 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27
428 ft
·
11 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 112 Toll East: Miami Beach
10
Merge onto SR 112 Toll
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
515 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
14
Merge onto I 95
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12A
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
17
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto SR 820
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
22
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 27 / Okeechobee Road
Turn right onto US 27 / Okeechobee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale,...
9
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale,...
7
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 12A
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boule...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Florida's Turnpike
(5.3 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
6:28 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 71% of the 21.1 miles on main roads like I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 6.9 miles on I 95. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, offering a change from the faster-paced highway environment. Expect a lot of exits and merging traffic as you navigate this urban corridor.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 27 / Okeechobee Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 27 / Okeechobee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Miami Springs, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Downtown and Florida's Turnpike.
Orlando
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
Downtown
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
Florida's Turnpike
13.8 mi in
|
~21m
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 33m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.37 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 0.8 miles (US 27 / Okeechobee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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