Spanning 614.1 miles across Florida, this trek from Miramar Beach to Pembroke Pines is a significant commitment that requires roughly 9 hours and 17 minutes of pure driving time. Given the length of the journey, you should definitely plan for a two-day itinerary rather than attempting to tackle it in a single push. Budget approximately $100 for fuel to cover the distance between these two points in the state. By breaking the trip into two days, you can maintain a comfortable pace while navigating the transition from the Panhandle region down toward the southern tip of the peninsula. Approaching this as an overnight excursion makes the long hours behind the wheel much more manageable and less taxing on your schedule.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
306.5 miles from Miramar Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
258 mi
4h 39m
I 10
211 mi
3h 46m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
US Highway 331 South
23.8 mi
30m
Emerald Coast Parkway West
10.2 mi
15m
Scenic Gulf Drive
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 258 mi, about 4h 39m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,317 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,872
Quietest
2 AM
~159 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
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 Miramar Beach, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
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Start on this road
114 ft·10 sec·this road
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Turn right
279 ft·25 sec
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Turn right
96 ft·8 sec
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Turn right onto CR 2378
0.7 mi·1 min·Scenic Gulf Drive
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Turn right onto US 98
10 mi·15 min·Emerald Coast Parkway West
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Turn left onto US 331
24 mi·30 min·US Highway 331 South
Use the straight lane.
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 10 East: TallahasseeUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
211 mi·3 hr 46 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
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Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi·4 hr 39 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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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.
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Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
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Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 614.1-mile journey, aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight during the first leg of your trip. Since you have two stops built into the itinerary, use them strategically to stretch your legs and refuel before the final push toward Pembroke Pines. Given the $100 fuel estimate, keep an eye on your gas gauge throughout the transit to avoid unnecessary stress in more remote stretches. Since you are not relying on high-speed highways, factor in additional time for traffic patterns or slower transit through local areas. A concrete tip for this specific route is to prioritize your overnight stop at the halfway point, which will help you stay fresh and alert for the second half of your drive.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 306.5 miles from Miramar Beach, FL, or about 5h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 135 miles or 2h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 306.5 miles or 5h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 306.5 miles or 5h 40m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 7m
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 Miramar Beach, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miramar Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Pembroke Pines, FL
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 miles from Miramar Beach, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 258 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 0 and 612.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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353.7 mi into trip|~6h 31m in|Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
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611.7 mi into trip|~11h 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
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612.3 mi into trip|~11h 12m in|Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$92.81 one way
$185.62 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg215 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$101.84
$203.67
premium
$4.55
$109.83
$219.65
diesel
$4.80
$115.76
$231.53
Estimated Tolls: $18.06
Florida's Turnpike
(258 mi)$18.06
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
$93
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$241–$351
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 214.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
183.9
2
$64.38
$29.43
Efficient EV
153.3
1
$53.65
$24.52
EV Truck/SUV
245.2
3
$85.83
$39.24
Gas CO2
215 kg
EV CO2
72 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Miramar Beach, FL
Late night
in Miramar Beach on Sunday
Local time
2:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 6:52AM EDT until July 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night
in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
98°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 7 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 6:52AM EDT until July 16 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 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
11h 14m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 diverse experience behind the wheel, as this route avoids the traditional interstate grind by prioritizing local and regional thoroughfares. You will start your journey utilizing Scenic Gulf Drive, Emerald Coast Parkway West, and Highway 331 South, which offer a unique profile compared to standard highway driving. Because the highway share is 0%, your time will be spent navigating through various towns and secondary roads rather than cruising at high speeds on an expressway. There is no single long-distance stretch on one road, as the route is comprised of shorter segments that require your full attention. This configuration creates a more varied, if slower, driving environment that demands active engagement as you navigate the different sections of the Florida landscape.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 258 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 I 10. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 613.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 353.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
198 ft6 ft
Total Climb
306 ft
Total Descent
322 ft
Highest Point
198 ft
~131.4 mi in
Elevation Range
192 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miramar Beach, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 258 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 307 miles on day one.
Expect about $18.06 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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 353.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.2 hours each way, a round trip means 22.5 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.
