Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Cutler Ridge, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutler Ridge, FL
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Trip Overview
Pembroke Pines to Cutler Ridge is 38.7 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within Florida, connecting two distinct communities. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, making it a quick and efficient journey. This route is ideal for those needing to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss, offering a simple transition between areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 33.3 mi | 38m |
| South University Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Caribbean Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 68th Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 15th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 69th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 33.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Cutler Ridge, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 8th Street
119 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 68th Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Southwest 15th Street
4
Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Southwest 69th Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 824
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pembroke Road
6
Turn left onto SR 817
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South University Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
9
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
180 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
12
Turn left onto Caribbean Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Caribbean Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto Caribbean Boulevard
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Caribbean Boulevard
14
Continue on Caribbean Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Caribbean Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Marlin Road
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Marlin Road
16
Arrive at destination
Marlin Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Southwest 69th Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
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 12
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Str...
7
37.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Str...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.16 one way
$12.32 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.00
Homestead Extension
(33.3 mi)
$2.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Cutler Ridge, FL
Late night in Cutler Ridge on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 86% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.3 miles. This section offers consistent speed and straightforward navigation. While the majority is highway, the initial and final segments might involve more local road driving as you enter and exit your starting and ending points.
86% 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: 33.3 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and South University Drive. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Southwest 69th Avenue.
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 38.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Pembroke Pines, FL and Cutler Ridge, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
3.5 mi in
|
~8m
Homestead
3.5 mi in
|
~8m
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 51m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.3 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.00 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 Cutler Ridge, 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 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cutler Ridge, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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