Traveling from Middleburg to Pembroke Pines covers 332.8 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 14 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can reasonably complete the trip in a single day, though you should budget approximately $56 for fuel. You will primarily navigate via I-95, Florida’s Turnpike, and the First Coast Expressway. This journey keeps you entirely within Florida, transitioning from the Northeast region down into the South Florida metro area. It is a straightforward, functional route designed for efficiency rather than leisure, making it ideal for those focused on reaching their destination quickly.
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
166.4 miles from Middleburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
187.8 mi
3h 22m
Florida's Turnpike
102.2 mi
1h 52m
First Coast Expressway
19.8 mi
22m
FL 16
13.4 mi
19m
Blanding Boulevard
2.2 mi
3m
Shands Bridge
2 mi
2m
Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
1.1 mi
1m
Okeechobee Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 187.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 53 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,082 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,862
Quietest
2 AM
~248 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
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Start on Wharf Street
119 ft·10 sec·Wharf Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
32 ft·2 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto Palmetto Street
0.4 mi·59 sec·Palmetto Street
4
Turn right onto FL 21
2.2 mi·3 min·Blanding Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
286 ft·7 sec
Toward FL 23: First Coast Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
7
Merge onto FL 23 Toll
20 mi·22 min·First Coast Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto SR-23
0.1 mi·11 sec·First Coast Expressway
9
Turn right onto FL 16
1.1 mi·1 min·Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
10
Continue on FL 16
2.0 mi·2 min·Shands Bridge
11
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 16
4.3 mi·6 min·FL 16
12
Turn left onto FL 16
1.6 mi·2 min·FL 16
13
Continue on FL 16
5.5 mi·7 min·FL 16
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on FL 16
2.0 mi·2 min·FL 16
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
16
Merge onto I 95
188 mi·3 hr 22 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 129Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort PierceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft·12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi·57 sec·Okeechobee Road
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the left lane.
22
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
102 mi·1 hr 52 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
27
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour-plus trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid the heaviest congestion as you approach the South Florida area. Since this is a highway-dominated route, keep your cruise control steady and watch for varying speed limits when transitioning between the First Coast Expressway and the Turnpike. Because the drive is manageable in one day, you have the flexibility to choose your own pace, but do not underestimate the fatigue that comes with over 300 miles of interstate driving.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.4 miles from Middleburg, FL, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.8 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 73 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.4 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
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 Middleburg, 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 Middleburg, FL
This is one driving day of about 332.8 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Middleburg, 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 I 95 for about 187.8 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 331.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.7 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Pa...
8
227.5 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
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.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
227.9 mi into trip|~4h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
228.8 mi into trip|~4h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
331.5 mi into trip|~6h 11m 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
$50.38 one way
$100.76 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$55.28
$110.56
premium
$4.55
$59.62
$119.23
diesel
$4.80
$62.84
$125.68
Estimated Tolls: $7.16
Florida's Turnpike
(102.2 mi)$7.16
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
$50
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.8
1
$34.94
$15.97
Efficient EV
83.2
0
$29.12
$13.31
EV Truck/SUV
133.1
1
$46.59
$21.30
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Middleburg, FL
Late night
in Middleburg on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 5 to 8 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night
in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
97°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 5 to 13 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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
2 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
6h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 57.4
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$25
near mile 126.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 97% of your travel time will be spent on highways. The route features a significant 187.8-mile stretch on I-95, which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will find that the drive maintains a consistent, fast-paced rhythm as you transition onto the Turnpike. While the road is efficient, it is primarily a functional interstate corridor rather than a scenic byway. Prepare for a monotonous, long-distance grind that requires your full attention on traffic flow as you head south.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 187.8 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 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 332.8 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 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
57 ft6 ft
Total Climb
78 ft
Total Descent
106 ft
Highest Point
57 ft
~95.1 mi in
Elevation Range
52 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middleburg, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 14m. Total distance: 332.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 187.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.16 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 24 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 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pembroke Pines, FL before the return drive.
