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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Jacksonville, FL

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

Drive Time

4h 44m

Distance

329.3 mi

530 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 31m ★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m

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

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city in Duval County, and largest city in State of Florida, United States

Jacksonville, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Pembroke Pines to Jacksonville covers a distance of 329.3 miles, typically taking about 4 hours and 44 minutes. Because this route is manageable within a single day, you can easily complete the journey without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Southwest 64th Way, Hollywood Boulevard, and Florida's Turnpike. With a fuel budget of approximately $55, this trip is quite economical for a solo driver or a small group. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, the transition from South Florida to the Jacksonville area is straightforward and efficient.

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

164.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest 64th Way — —
Hollywood Boulevard — —
Florida's Turnpike Toll — —
Florida's Turnpike North — —
Florida's Turnpike — —
FL 70 — —
FL 70 East — —
Okeechobee Road — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southwest 64th Way — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Jacksonville, 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 Hollywood Boulevard

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
4

Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
5

Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
7

Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

0.5 mi · 54 sec · FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
8

Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

213 ft · 5 sec · FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
9

Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 95

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 95
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Daytona Beach
12

Merge slight left

220 mi · 3 hr 57 min
13

Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
14

Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

289 ft · 6 sec · US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
15

Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
16

Turn left

131 ft · 11 sec
17

Turn right

121 ft · 14 sec
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

105 ft · 5 sec · Beaver Street
19

Turn right

174 ft · 13 sec
20

At the end of the road, turn right

125 ft · 11 sec
21

Turn right onto Union Street

23 ft · 1 sec · Union Street
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 329.3-mile journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest local traffic patterns along your turn-heavy route. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the constant turns can be more tiring than a straight shot on the interstate. Keep your $55 fuel budget in mind and monitor your gauge as you progress, especially when navigating away from major junctions. Since you are not restricted by a long-distance itinerary, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed throughout the day. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a GPS app active, as the reliance on local roads and turnpikes makes turn-by-turn navigation essential.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

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 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.6 miles or 2h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, 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 4h 44m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

165 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

Jupiter, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.6 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Artessence Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 329.3

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19045862085

Visit website

BREW Five Points

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Setlan Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 329.3

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+19044799975

Visit website

Birdie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

0.5 mi

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

1.9 mi

Artessence Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19045862085

Visit website

BREW Five Points

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19043745789

Visit website

Setlan Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+19044799975

Visit website

Birdie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19046836083

Visit website

Towers Deli & Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–3:15 pm

+19043980889

Visit website

It's In The DNA Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4:30 pm

+13529321539

Visit website

Cicada Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Grounds of Grace

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18508435600

Visit website

Parkwood Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19043566857

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 70.6

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 94.1

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Happy Medium Books Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 329.3

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+19046838447

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 47

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Bulow Creek State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 258.7

Ormond Beach, Florida

+13866764050

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

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 70.6

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.42 one way

$104.83 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $57.02 $114.04
premium $4.72 $61.23 $122.46
diesel $5.61 $72.71 $145.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Late night in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, FL

Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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.

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

9 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

4h 44m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend much of your time maneuvering through local roads and turnpikes, requiring more active attention than a standard high-speed highway trek. The character of the road changes as you transition away from the dense local streets of Pembroke Pines toward your destination. Because you are navigating a series of turns, the drive feels more like a sequence of segments than one long, uninterrupted stretch. Stay alert, as the winding nature of the path demands consistent engagement behind the wheel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Southwest 64th Way.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in Pembroke Pines, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

Arriving in Jacksonville, FL

Full guide →

Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical climate, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For this reason and more, "The River City" is a popular destination for vacationers looking for a laid-back Sunshine State escape.

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 4h 44m. Total distance: 329.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Jacksonville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Jacksonville, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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