Origin
North River Shores, FL
Morning in North River Shores on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North River Shores, 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
1h 51m
Distance
90.8 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North River Shores, FL
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Trip Overview
North River Shores to Pembroke Pines is 90.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 51 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within Florida, making it a simple same-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect consistent travel speeds. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from the north to the south of the state without any major detours or complexities. Consider this your go-to for a quick and predictable journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from North River Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 65.6 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 95 | 13.7 mi | 14m |
| South Kanner Highway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Roosevelt Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Federal Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Kanner Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Federal Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 65.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North River Shores, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
2
Turn right onto Northwest River Shores Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Northwest River Shores Street
3
Turn right onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Federal Highway
4
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Bridge
5
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Federal Highway
6
Turn right onto FL 76
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South Kanner Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on FL 76
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Kanner Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
9
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 87B
Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto FL 706
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Indiantown Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on this road
482 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
66 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
20
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, 1 hour 51 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon will ensure you arrive with ample daylight. The $14 fuel cost estimate is quite manageable, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent stops for gas. The longest stretch without a major road change is 65.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so plan for a brief stop before or after this segment if you need to stretch your legs. Given the efficiency of this route, you can easily complete it in one go without feeling rushed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.4 miles from North River Shores, FL, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.6 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
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 North River Shores, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North River Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from North River Shores, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 65.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from North River Shores, 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 65.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 22.6 and 90 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 87B
Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
6
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
23.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
89.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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
90 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.45 one way
$28.91 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.05 | $40.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.59
Florida's Turnpike
(65.6 mi)
$4.59
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
$14
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
1h 51m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 87% of your journey on major roadways. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the 90.8 miles, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 65.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. While the majority of the trip involves higher speeds on interstates like I-95, you'll also navigate some sections on South Kanner Highway. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, with the landscape primarily defined by the highway environment and surrounding South Florida terrain.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.6 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 I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 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 North River Shores, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Miami
23.6 mi in
|
~33m
Florida's Turnpike South
23.6 mi in
|
~33m
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 1h 51m. Total distance: 90.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.59 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 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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