Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Doral, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doral, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Pembroke Pines and Doral is a quick, 22.7-mile journey that typically takes about 33 minutes to complete. Because this route stays entirely on local roads, you won't need to worry about highway tolls or high-speed congestion. It is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex planning. With a total fuel cost estimated at just $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate South Florida. Whether you are heading out for work or a local visit, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it a hassle-free connection between these two Florida hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 14.8 mi | 15m |
| South University Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 107th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 52nd Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 74th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 68th Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 15th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 14.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Doral, 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
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31
Toward Northwest 74th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Northwest 74th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 74th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Northwest 107th Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 107th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Northwest 52nd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 52nd Street
14
Turn right onto Northwest 99th Avenue
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 99th Avenue
15
Turn right onto Northwest 51st Lane
59 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northwest 51st Lane
16
Turn left onto Northwest 99th Avenue
286 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northwest 99th Avenue
17
Turn left onto Northwest 51st Terrace
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northwest 51st Terrace
18
Turn right
41 ft
·
2 sec
19
Turn right
60 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 22.7 — 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.
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 74th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward Northwest 74th Street
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.23 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.89
Homestead Extension
(14.8 mi)
$0.89
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Doral, FL
Late night in Doral on Sunday
Local time
12:26 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a fast-paced highway cruise. You will spend your time navigating through Southwest 68th Boulevard, Southwest 9th Street, and Southwest 72nd Avenue, with zero percent of the trip spent on major highways. Because the longest stretch is zero miles on Southwest 68th Boulevard, you should prepare for frequent turning and constant interaction with local traffic patterns. This route demands your full attention, as the lack of highway stretches means you are constantly navigating urban intersections. The personality of this drive is purely functional, prioritizing direct access over high-speed travel.
65% 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: 14.8 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and South University Drive. You will hit about 15 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
5/10
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 22.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 Doral, 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 33m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.89 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.
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 Doral, 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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