Origin
Oakland Park, FL
Afternoon in Oakland Park on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland Park, 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
29m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland Park, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 17.6-mile drive from Oakland Park, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL takes approximately 27 minutes and is easily doable in a single day. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout the journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical trip. This route is perfect for a quick errand or as a small segment of a larger Florida adventure. You'll be staying within the same region of Florida, so no significant environmental changes are expected.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| 95 Express | 4 mi | 4m |
| East Oakland Park Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| SR 84 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Dixie Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland Park, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Northeast 36th Street
145 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 36th Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast 11th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northeast 11th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Northeast 34th Court
266 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast 34th Court
4
Turn right onto SR 811
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
5
Turn right onto SR 816
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oakland Park Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
369 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Express Lanes Entrance
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
95 Express
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 595 West: I 75, Turnpike
11
Merge onto I 595
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 8
Toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto SR 84
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 84
14
Take the ramp
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
16
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
21
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
6
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Express Lanes Entrance
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Express Lanes Entrance
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$2.82 one way
$5.63 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Florida's Turnpike
(4.2 mi)
$0.30
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
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating numerous intersections rather than cruising on open roads. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but expect frequent changes in direction. You'll primarily be on local roads like Northeast 11th Avenue, Northeast 34th Court, and North Dixie Highway, offering a consistent urban driving experience without the monotony of highway travel.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
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 17 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Oakland Park, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Express Lanes Entrance, Florida's Turnpike South: Miami, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Express Lanes Entrance
4 mi in
|
~8m
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
Miami
11.8 mi in
|
~20m
Florida's Turnpike South
11.8 mi in
|
~20m
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 29m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.30 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 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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