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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Belle Isle, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

211.5 mi

340 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m

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

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Belle Isle, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Pembroke Pines to Belle Isle covers a distance of 211.5 miles, typically taking about 3 hours and 56 minutes. This route is designed as a straightforward, single-day trip, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Florida's Turnpike, the Beachline Expressway, and Gondola Drive. With a fuel budget of approximately $35, the drive is relatively economical for a trip of this length. Since the entire journey stays within Florida, you can expect a consistent transit experience across the state's central corridor.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

105.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 204.5 mi 3h 43m
Beachline Expressway 2.5 mi 3m
Gondola Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
McCoy Road 0.4 mi <1m
Boggy Creek Road 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Hollywood Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 204.5 mi, about 3h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Belle Isle, FL.

1

Start on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street
2

Continue on Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
3

Turn right onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando Use the right lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

205 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 254 Toward FL 528 Toll, US 17, US 92, US 441: Orlando International Airport Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn slight right

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 528 Toll East: Kennedy Space Center
9

Merge onto FL 528 Toll

2.5 mi · 3 min · Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 8 Toward Jetport Drive, Orange Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Jetport Drive

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Jetport Drive
12

Turn sharp left onto Boggy Creek Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Boggy Creek Road
13

Turn straight onto FL 482

0.4 mi · 47 sec · McCoy Road
14

Turn right onto Gondola Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Gondola Drive
15

Turn right onto Perkins Road

56 ft · 2 sec · Perkins Road
16

Arrive at destination

Perkins Road

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the nearly four-hour journey. Because this route is dominated by long highway segments, try to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic patterns on the Turnpike. Keep your $35 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling schedule, as highway service plazas can occasionally fluctuate in price. Since the trip is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule, but staying mindful of the 204.5-mile primary stretch will help you pace your stops effectively.

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 105.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.5 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 47 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.7 miles or 1h 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 3h 11m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines, FL

This is one driving day of about 211.5 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Pembroke Pines, 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 204.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vero Beach, FL

106 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

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierce, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.5 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.

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 196.4

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 196.4

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Lucid Beans Coffee - SODO

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 211.5

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.5

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 30.2

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 211.5

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 45.3

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 90.6

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 15.1

Oakland Park, Florida

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 209.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

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

Use the right lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
6
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
206 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in

Take the exit toward FL 528 Toll, US 17, US 92, US 441: Orlando International Airport

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 254 Toward FL 528 Toll, US 17, US 92, US 441: Orlan...
8
209.9 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in

Take the exit toward Jetport Drive, Orange Avenue

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 8 Toward Jetport Drive, Orange Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.67 one way

$67.33 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $36.62 $73.24
premium $4.72 $39.33 $78.65
diesel $5.61 $46.70 $93.39

Estimated Tolls: $14.32

Florida's Turnpike (204.5 mi) $14.32

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

$34

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.4 0 $22.21 $10.15
Efficient EV 52.9 0 $18.51 $8.46
EV Truck/SUV 84.6 1 $29.61 $13.54

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Night in Pembroke Pines on Saturday

Local time

10:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belle Isle, FL

Night in Belle Isle on Saturday

Local time

10:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 56m 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 journey is defined by a heavy emphasis on highway travel, with 98% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a long, consistent rhythm for the majority of the trip, specifically tackling a 204.5-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike. Because the route is so highway-focused, the driving experience remains predictable rather than technical. While the transition onto the Beachline Expressway and local roads like Gondola Drive adds some variety toward the end, you should be prepared for a steady, focused interstate grind for nearly four hours.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.5 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Beachline Expressway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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 3h 56m. Total distance: 211.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 204.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $14.32 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 Belle Isle, 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Belle Isle, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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