Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Isle of Normandy, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Isle of Normandy, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Pembroke Pines to Isle of Normandy is 18 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, I 95, and John F. Kennedy Causeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a transition between areas. Given the minimal mileage and quick travel time, it's a straightforward drive with no overnight stays required. Plan for a mixed driving experience as you navigate between major highways and causeways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| John F. Kennedy Causeway | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 79th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 79th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 71st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Isle of Normandy, 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 left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
6
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 7
Toward SR 934: Northwest 79th Street, Northwest 81st Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Northwest 6th Court
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest 6th Court
13
Turn left onto SR 934
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 79th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 934
512 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northwest 79th Street
15
Continue on SR 934
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast 79th Street
16
Continue on SR 934
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Kennedy Causeway
Use the left / uturn lanes.
17
Continue on SR 934
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
71st Street
18
Turn left onto Rue Bordeaux
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rue Bordeaux
19
Arrive at destination
Rue Bordeaux
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
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 left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 441
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward SR 934: Northwest 79th Street, Northwest 81st 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 7
Toward SR 934: Northwest 79th Street, Northwest...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.73 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Florida's Turnpike
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Isle of Normandy, FL
Morning in Isle of Normandy on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
31m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 55% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on Florida's Turnpike, I 95, and the John F. Kennedy Causeway. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 5.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike, providing a taste of faster, more direct travel. As you progress, the road will transition from interstate speeds to more urban or coastal road conditions as you approach your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Isle of Normandy, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike South.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
1 mi in
|
~3m
Miami
1 mi in
|
~3m
Orlando
1 mi in
|
~3m
Florida's Turnpike South
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
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 31m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.38 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.
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 Isle of Normandy, 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 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 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Isle of Normandy, 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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