Trip from Palm Valley, 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

5h 55m

Distance

318.1 mi

512 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 42m ★

6 AM

5h 55m

8 AM

6h 21m

10 AM

6h 5m

12 PM

6h 2m

3 PM

6h 6m

5 PM

6h 20m

8 PM

5h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Palm Valley, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Palm Valley, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 318.1 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Palm Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 199.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

159.1 miles from Palm Valley, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	199.5 mi	3h 34m
Florida's Turnpike	102.2 mi	1h 52m
Palm Valley Road	4.5 mi	6m
Nocatee Parkway	3.1 mi	3m
Valley Ridge Boulevard	2.9 mi	4m
CR 210	2.1 mi	3m
Okeechobee Road	0.5 mi	<1m
Southwest 64th Way	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 199.5 mi, about 3h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Valley, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.

Start on CR 210

2.0 mi · 2 min · Palm Valley Road

Enter roundabout onto CR 210

44 ft · 0 sec · Palm Valley Road

Continue on CR 210

2.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Valley Road

Continue on CR 210

3.1 mi · 3 min · Nocatee Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard

2.9 mi · 4 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard

Continue on CR 210

2.1 mi · 3 min · CR 210

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

Merge onto I 95

199 mi · 3 hr 34 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec

Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way

Use the left lane.

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

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 159.1 miles from Palm Valley, FL, or about 2h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 199.5 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 70 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 159.1 miles or 2h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pembroke Pines, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Palm Valley, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Palm Valley, FL

This is one driving day of about 318.1 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Palm Valley, 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 I 95 for about 199.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

159 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

Daytona Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.1 miles from Palm Valley, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 199.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 249.9

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 227.2

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 318.1

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

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 7.6 and 316.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South

212.7 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

213.2 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

214 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in

Keep slight left 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 left lane. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

316.7 mi into trip | ~5h 51m 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

$50.63 one way

$101.27 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$55.08	$110.16
premium	$4.72	$59.15	$118.30
diesel	$5.61	$70.23	$140.46

Estimated Tolls: $7.16

Florida's Turnpike (102.2 mi) $7.16

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

$51

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

24 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St Johns, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

TA, County Road 210, Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL

BP_PULSE

12 DCFC

Buc-Ee's - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Buc-Ees - Tesla Supercharger

Daytona Beach, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

St. Johns Commons - Tesla Supercharger

St. Johns, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Daytona Beach, FL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

9 DCFC

MERCEDES_BENZ: 10 FPLEV: 8 Tesla: 8 Blink Network: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 RED_E: 1 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 JULE: 1 Electrify America: 1 7CHARGE: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.4	1	$33.40	$15.27
Efficient EV	79.5	0	$27.83	$12.72
EV Truck/SUV	127.2	1	$44.53	$20.36

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Palm Valley, FL

Afternoon in Palm Valley on Sunday

Local time

12:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

12:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 0 to 8 mph 25% chance 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

27 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

5h 55m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 43.9

Park Closure: Beach Access Ramp Closure

View on nps.gov

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour $15 near mile 32.9

View on nps.gov

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $25 near mile 109.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

318.1 mi in 5h 55m, mostly highway — 199.5 mi of that is on I 95.

96% 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: 199.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 318.1 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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Palm Valley, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Pierce

212.7 mi in | ~3h 55m

Miami

214 mi in | ~3h 57m

Florida's Turnpike South

214 mi in | ~3h 57m

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 5h 55m. Total distance: 318.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 199.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.16 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

The Kookaburra Coffee Outpost -PVCH

The Kookaburra Nocatee

Refuel Coffee Co.

West Palm Beach Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Pilot Travel Center

ONE9 Travel Center

Pompano Service Plaza

40392

40391

50341

Flying J Travel Center

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

20331

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

50382

50342

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Buc-ee's

20332

Buc-ee's

TA

50381

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Northbound

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Southbound

Riverbend Park

Escape Room PSL

Bulow Creek State Park

Indian Creek Park

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

Ingalls Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Palm Valley, FL

Pembroke Pines, FL

Same local time

27 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 55m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Canaveral National Seashore

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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