Origin
Palm Springs, FL
Morning in Palm Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Springs, 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
26m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Palm Springs and Pembroke Pines is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 15.7 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Your route primarily utilizes Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road, the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, and Florida's Turnpike. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, this trip is highly economical and requires no overnight stops. Because the drive is so short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever it best suits your schedule. It is an ideal connection for those navigating between these two Florida locations without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West 53rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
— 5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Springs, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on West 8th Avenue
163 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 53rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 53rd Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto SR 823
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
4
Continue on SR 823
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 820
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 53rd Street
Turn left onto West 53rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boule...
6
15 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Homestead Extension
(4.6 mi)
$0.28
Florida's Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
9:50 AM
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
26m 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 15.7-mile route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local navigation with faster highway transit. You will spend roughly 42% of your time on highways, transitioning from the surface streets of Northwest 57th Avenue to the more efficient Florida's Turnpike system. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5-mile segment on Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move from local arteries onto the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. While not a long-distance haul, the drive provides a practical mix of traffic environments that keeps the short commute engaging.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near West 53rd Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 53rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): 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 Palm Springs, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
7.3 mi in
|
~13m
Orlando
7.3 mi in
|
~13m
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 26m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.42 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. 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: near the start (West 53rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): 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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