Pembroke Pines to Jacksonville Beach is 329.3 miles and takes about 6h 8m via I 95 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting South Florida to the Northeast part of the state. Given the mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive that should feel familiar to anyone who has traveled these major arteries. You'll be on the road for a solid chunk of the day, so plan accordingly for fuel and breaks.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
203.6 mi
3h 38m
Florida's Turnpike
102.5 mi
1h 53m
East Beltway
4.4 mi
5m
FL 9B
4.3 mi
4m
Butler Boulevard
3.9 mi
4m
Beach Boulevard
2.7 mi
5m
San Pablo Parkway
2 mi
3m
3rd Street North
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 203.6 mi, about 3h 38m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 53 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,082 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,862
Quietest
2 AM
~248 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Jacksonville Beach, 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
102 mi·1 hr 53 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
9
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
204 mi·3 hr 38 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 333Toward FL 9B: Jacksonville BeachesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·53 sec
Toward FL 9B North: Jacksonville BeachesUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto FL 9B
4.3 mi·4 min·FL 9B
16
Merge onto I 295
4.4 mi·5 min·East Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 53AToward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax BeachesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto FL 202
3.9 mi·4 min·Butler Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward San Pablo RoadUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
334 ft·8 sec
Toward San Pablo Road, Mayo ClinicUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on San Pablo Parkway
2.0 mi·3 min·San Pablo Parkway
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on San Pablo Road South
0.3 mi·30 sec·San Pablo Road South
23
Turn right onto US 90
2.7 mi·5 min·Beach Boulevard
24
Turn left onto SR A1A
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Street North
25
Continue on SR A1A
370 ft·15 sec·3rd Street North
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
SR A1A
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Jacksonville Beach before evening. You'll want to plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Consider stopping around the halfway point to break up the 203.6-mile stretch on I 95. Your estimated fuel cost is $52, but it's always wise to have a little extra cash on hand. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your timing based on traffic or how you feel on the road.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 203.6 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 72 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.7 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville Beach, 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 329.3 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 I 95 for about 203.6 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 323.7 — 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
8
103.9 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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105 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
8
318.6 mi into trip|~5h 50m in
Take the exit toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beaches
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 53A
Toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beach...
8
323.7 mi into trip|~5h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward San Pablo Road, Mayo Clinic
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward San Pablo Road, Mayo Clinic
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.85 one way
$99.70 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$54.70
$109.40
premium
$4.55
$58.99
$117.98
diesel
$4.80
$62.18
$124.36
Estimated Tolls: $7.17
Florida's Turnpike
(102.5 mi)$7.17
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
$50
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.8
1
$34.58
$15.81
Efficient EV
82.3
0
$28.81
$13.17
EV Truck/SUV
131.7
1
$46.10
$21.08
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night
in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
97°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 6 to 13 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Late night
in Jacksonville Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 7 to 13 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami 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
10 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
6h 8m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 272.5
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$15
near mile 295.2
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
$25
near mile 204.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 94% of the 329.3 miles on major roads like I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience a longest stretch of 203.6 miles on I 95, so expect extended periods of consistent cruising. Surface roads will likely come into play only in the immediate areas around your start and end points. With such a high highway percentage, you'll encounter numerous exits and interchanges, particularly as you approach and leave urban areas.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 203.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 329.3 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 103.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
43 ft6 ft
Total Climb
60 ft
Total Descent
58 ft
Highest Point
43 ft
~282.3 mi in
Elevation Range
37 ft
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 Jacksonville Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 329.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 203.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.17 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 28 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.
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 Jacksonville Beach, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 103.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jacksonville Beach, FL before the return drive.
