Pembroke Pines to Buenaventura Lakes is 202.2 miles and takes about 3h 45m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, moving from the southern part of the state up towards the central region. The drive is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. With only one recommended stop and a total duration under four hours, it's a manageable trip for a single day.
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
101.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
198.3 mi
3h 36m
East Osceola Parkway
1.1 mi
1m
Buenaventura Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
Florida Parkway
0.3 mi
<1m
Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Hollywood Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Dorothy Lane
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 198.3 mi, about 3h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Buenaventura Lakes, FL.
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Start on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·58 sec·Southwest 8th Street
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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, OrlandoUse 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
198 mi·3 hr 36 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 249Toward Osceola ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CR 522
1.1 mi·1 min·East Osceola Parkway
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Turn right onto Buenaventura Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Buenaventura Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Florida Parkway
0.3 mi·42 sec·Florida Parkway
11
Turn right onto Dorothy Lane
252 ft·13 sec·Dorothy Lane
12
Turn right onto Gardenia Road
144 ft·6 sec·Gardenia Road
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Arrive at destination
Gardenia Road
Trip Plan
For this 202.2-mile trip, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. Since the drive is just under four hours and primarily highway, you can easily complete it in one day without needing an overnight stay. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 198.3-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced out.
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 101.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.3 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.1 miles or 1h 52m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buenaventura Lakes, 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 202.2 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 198.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 201.1 — 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.
7
199.7 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward Osceola Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 249
Toward Osceola Parkway
5
201.1 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|Buenaventura Boulevard
Turn right onto Buenaventura Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.51 one way
$65.02 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.44
$35.36
$70.72
premium
$4.78
$38.04
$76.07
diesel
$6.18
$49.19
$98.38
Estimated Tolls: $13.88
Florida's Turnpike
(198.3 mi)$13.88
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
$33
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.7
0
$21.23
$9.71
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.69
$8.09
EV Truck/SUV
80.9
1
$28.31
$12.94
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night
in Pembroke Pines on Monday
Local time
2:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 16 to 22 mph76% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 9:11AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:56AM EDT until October 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Buenaventura Lakes, FL
Late night
in Buenaventura Lakes on Monday
Local time
2:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
NNE 15 to 20 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 9:11AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:56AM EDT until October 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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
3 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 45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway drive, with 99% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on Florida's Turnpike, covering a longest stretch of 198.3 miles on this single road. Expect a consistent highway experience until you approach Buenaventura Lakes, where you'll transition to East Osceola Parkway and then Buenaventura Boulevard for the final miles. The density of exits on the Turnpike can be quite high.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 198.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and East Osceola Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The longest stretch is about 198.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.88 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.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Buenaventura Lakes, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
