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Trip from Mulberry, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
214.9 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
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6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mulberry, FL
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Pembroke Pines, FL
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Trip Overview
Mulberry, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is 214.9 miles and takes about 4h 12m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the state of Florida, primarily utilizing the Turnpike for a straightforward path south. You'll find this route is mostly highway driving, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. Expect a generally efficient drive with limited complexity, ideal for those looking to reach their destination without extensive navigation.
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
107.4 miles from Mulberry, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 142.7 mi | 2h 36m |
| FL 60 | 61.5 mi | 1h 18m |
| Canal Street | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Flamingo Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 142.7 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulberry, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on FL 37
199 ft
·
10 sec
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South Church Avenue
2
Continue on FL 37
341 ft
·
16 sec
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South Church Avenue
3
Turn left onto FL 60
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Canal Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on FL 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Flamingo Drive
7
Turn right onto FL 60
10 mi
·
12 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on FL 60
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on FL 60
46 mi
·
59 min
·
FL 60
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on this road
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
143 mi
·
2 hr 36 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
18
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 12m duration, departing in the morning from Mulberry is recommended to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $34, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 142.7-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. Since it's a relatively short drive, you have flexibility to adjust your departure time or make an unscheduled stop if needed.
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 107.4 miles from Mulberry, FL, or about 2h 12m 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 47 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 2h 12m 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 27m
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 Mulberry, 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 Mulberry, FL
This is one driving day of about 214.9 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Mulberry, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from Mulberry, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Fort Drum Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pompano Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
40392
0.8 mi from route
40391
1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.6 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.7 mi from route
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Moderately
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteEscape Room PSL
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websitePeaceful Waters Sanctuary
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Wellington, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+15617914005
Visit websiteIndian Creek Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~10 min detour
Final third
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617412400
Visit websiteIngalls Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Hallandale Beach, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19544571452
Visit websiteWreck It Ft Laudy
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
Oakland Park, Florida
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 214.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
70.4 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
70.7 mi into trip
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~1h 32m 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
213.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m 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
214.1 mi into trip
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~4h 10m in
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Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.55 one way
$69.11 round trip
$4.08/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.44 | $37.58 | $75.16 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.42 | $80.85 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $52.28 | $104.56 |
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
$35
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.56 | $10.32 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86 | 1 | $30.09 | $13.75 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Origin
Mulberry, FL
Morning in Mulberry on Sunday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 2 to 14 mph
57% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 9:04AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 9:02AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 0 to 6 mph
94% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 9:04AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 9:02AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin 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
9 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 12m 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?
This drive is 95% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike covers 142.7 miles, offering a sustained period of cruising. Canal Street marks where the highway portion ends and surface roads begin, signaling a change in pace. You'll notice frequent exits along the Turnpike, indicating a well-developed corridor.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 7.5 miles in near Main Street.
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 11 significant decision points across 214.9 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 7.5 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
121 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
22 ft
Total Descent
131 ft
Highest Point
121 ft
~30.7 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
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.
On the drive from Mulberry, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami along the way.
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
70.7 mi in
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~1h 32m
About the Cities
Starting in Mulberry, FL
Full guide →Mulberry is a small city of roughly 3,000 residents in southwestern Polk County, Florida.
Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL
Full guide →Founded 1956
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 12m. Total distance: 214.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). 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.
Yes — we found about 13 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 8.4 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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