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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Eglin Village, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11h 23m

Distance

619.7 mi

997 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$99

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
11h 13m ★
6 AM
11h 24m
8 AM
11h 44m
10 AM
11h 31m
12 PM
11h 29m
3 PM
11h 32m
5 PM
11h 43m
8 PM
11h 18m

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

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Downtown Eglin Village, FL, FL

Eglin Village, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

Pembroke Pines to Eglin Village is 619.7 miles and takes about 11 hours 23 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10, with a fuel budget near $99 and an overnight recommendation. This journey takes you north through Florida, covering a significant portion of the state. With a recommended two days for the trip, you'll have ample opportunity to break up the drive and avoid a single, marathon day behind the wheel. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward option for reaching your destination in the Florida Panhandle.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

309.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 258.5 mi 4h 41m
I 10 226.4 mi 4h 2m
I 75 106.9 mi 1h 54m
FL 285 17.6 mi 23m
Eglin Boulevard 2.5 mi 4m
West John Sims Parkway 2.3 mi 4m
2nd Street 0.8 mi 1m
East John Sims Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 258.5 mi, about 4h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Eglin Village, FL.

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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

258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.
8

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 10

226 mi · 4 hr 2 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 70 Toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
13

Turn left onto FL 285

18 mi · 23 min · FL 285
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto FL 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · East John Sims Parkway
15

Continue on FL 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
16

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 397

2.3 mi · 4 min · West John Sims Parkway
17

Keep straight at fork onto South John Sims Parkway

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South John Sims Parkway
18

Continue on Eglin Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Eglin Boulevard
19

Continue on F Avenue

0.3 mi · 32 sec · F Avenue
20

Keep slight left at fork onto 2nd Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
21

Turn straight onto Eglin Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Eglin Boulevard
22

Turn left onto Gaffney Road

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Gaffney Road
23

Continue on Hatchee Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hatchee Road
24

Turn left onto Nakina Drive

195 ft · 8 sec · Nakina Drive
25

Arrive at destination

Nakina Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 11-hour duration, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed experience. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize your driving time and reach a comfortable stopping point. You'll want to plan for at least three stops along the way to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced out on long-distance highway segments.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 309.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 5h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.5 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 136 miles or 2h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 309.8 miles or 5h 38m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 309.8 miles or 5h 38m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 10h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eglin Village, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pembroke Pines, FL

Aim for roughly 310 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Eglin Village, FL

Aim for roughly 310 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 136 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 258.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Orlando, FL

205 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Tallahassee, FL

255.9 mi · 4h 43m

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

409 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Tallahassee, FL

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Eglin Village, FL

159.3 mi · 3h 8m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Bushnell, FL

310 mi · about 5.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near Bushnell, FL after about 310 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 136 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 309.8 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 258.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 310 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.

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.

Top Coffee Stop

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 221.3

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lake City, Florida

1.3 mi

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

2.6 mi

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 221.3

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 354.1

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13864388553

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 221.3

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 221.3

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Sprout & Bean | Play Café | Coffee Shop and Indoor Playground | Winter Garden

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 221.3

Winter Garden, Florida

+13522052589

Visit website

EM's Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 486.9

Quincy, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14072355528

Tesla Destination Charger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 265.6

Oxford, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13527480449

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 575.4

Defuniak Springs, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 265.6

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523523155

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 221.3

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 486.9

Quincy, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Jule Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 486.9

Quincy, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555675853

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 575.4

Defuniak Springs, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 44.3

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 88.5

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 221.3

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 367.1 — 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
7
259.7 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
366.9 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

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 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
367.1 mi into trip | ~6h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$98.64 one way

$197.28 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 217 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $107.30 $214.60
premium $4.72 $115.23 $230.46
diesel $5.61 $136.82 $273.64

Estimated Tolls: $18.08

Florida's Turnpike (258.3 mi) $18.08

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

$99

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$247–$357

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 216.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 185.9 2 $65.07 $29.75
Efficient EV 154.9 1 $54.22 $24.79
EV Truck/SUV 247.9 3 $86.76 $39.66

Gas CO2

217 kg

EV CO2

73 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eglin Village, FL

Evening in Eglin Village on Saturday

Local time

8:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

8 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

11h 23m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 predominantly highway travel, with 99% of the route on major interstates, making it a fast-paced journey. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 258.5-mile segment on Florida's Turnpike. While the focus is on efficient travel rather than scenic detours, the progression from South Florida northward offers a consistent driving experience. Expect a steady pace as you navigate these well-maintained highways for the majority of your trip.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 258.5 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 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 17 significant decision points across 619.7 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 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 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): 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.

On the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Eglin Village, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

366.9 mi in | ~6h 39m

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 258.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 310 miles on day one.

Expect about $18.08 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 Eglin Village, 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 3 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 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 11.4 hours each way, a round trip means 22.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Eglin Village, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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