Pembroke Pines to Lynn Haven is 561.6 miles and takes about 10h 32m via Florida's Turnpike and I-10, with a fuel budget near $86 and needing an overnight stay. This long-haul drive primarily stays within Florida, connecting the southern part of the state to the panhandle. With a recommended two days of travel, you'll experience a significant change in scenery as you head north. It's a straightforward trip if you're looking to cover a lot of ground efficiently.
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
280.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
258.5 mi
4h 41m
I 10
121.8 mi
2h 10m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
FL 20
28.4 mi
39m
US 231
17.8 mi
22m
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi
23m
CR 390
4.3 mi
8m
Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 258.5 mi, about 4h 41m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,508 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,112
Quietest
2 AM
~175 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 101 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 Lynn Haven, 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
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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
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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: OcalaUse the straight lane.
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Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 10
122 mi·2 hr 10 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 174Toward FL 12: Gretna, GreensboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
366 ft·11 sec
Toward FL `12 South: Greensboro
14
Turn straight onto FL 12
2.4 mi·3 min·Greensboro Highway
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Continue on FL 12
0.6 mi·1 min·Selman Street
16
Turn left onto FL 12
0.4 mi·57 sec·Green Avenue
17
Continue on FL 12
18 mi·23 min·Bristol Highway
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At end of road, turn right onto FL 20
28 mi·39 min·FL 20
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Turn left onto US 231
18 mi·22 min·US 231
20
Turn straight onto CR 390
0.1 mi·13 sec·CR 390
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Continue on CR 390
4.2 mi·8 min·CR 390
22
Turn right onto FL 77
0.5 mi·1 min·Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
167 ft·12 sec·East 9th Street
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Turn left
63 ft·4 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 10.5-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight for your first day's driving. You'll have about three planned stops, which should be sufficient for breaks and meals. Consider breaking the drive roughly in half, perhaps around the central Florida area, to ensure a comfortable pace. Keep an eye on fuel prices as you head north, as they can fluctuate.
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 280.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 5h 7m 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 124 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 280.8 miles or 5h 7m 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 280.8 miles or 5h 7m
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 9h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn Haven, 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 281 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lynn Haven, FL
Aim for roughly 281 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 489.2 — 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
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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
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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
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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
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489.2 mi into trip|~8h 51m in
Take the exit toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
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 174
Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$90.30 one way
$180.60 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg197 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$98.50
$197.00
premium
$4.78
$105.73
$211.46
diesel
$6.28
$138.76
$277.53
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
$90
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$238–$348
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 196.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Hollywood, FL - Tesla Supercharger
Hollywood, FL
Tesla
24 DCFC
Pembroke Park, FL - Tesla Supercharger
Hallandale Beach, FL
Tesla
16 DCFC
Hollywood, FL - South State Road 7 - Tesla Supercharger
Hollywood, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Davie, FL - Stirling Road - Tesla Supercharger
Davie, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Pembroke Park, FL Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - W Hallandale Beach Blvd
Pembroke Park, FL
IONNA
10 DCFC
Hollywood Florida Rechargery @ Wawa - Federal Hwy
Hollywood, FL
IONNA
10 DCFC
Pembroke Pines, FL - South Hiatus Road - Tesla Supercharger
Pembroke Pines, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Miami Gardens, FL - Northwest 183rd Street - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
168.5
2
$58.97
$26.96
Efficient EV
140.4
1
$49.14
$22.46
EV Truck/SUV
224.6
2
$78.62
$35.94
Gas CO2
196 kg
EV CO2
66 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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Evening
in Pembroke Pines on Thursday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 15 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 1:32PM EDT until October 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 1:32PM EDT until October 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Lynn Haven, FL
Evening
in Lynn Haven on Thursday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 1:32PM EDT until October 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 1:32PM EDT until October 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville 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.
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
3 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
10h 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 96% of the route on major roads. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Florida's Turnpike, covering 258.5 miles. The drive transitions from the turnpike to I-75 and then I-10, offering a consistent cruising experience for most of the journey. Expect a high degree of highway travel with minimal time on surface streets.
96% 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 Effort9/10
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 16 significant decision points across 561.6 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 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 366.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
217 ft6 ft
Total Climb
290 ft
Total Descent
284 ft
Highest Point
217 ft
~481.4 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
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 Lynn Haven, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.
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 281 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.
Yes — we found about 49 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 Lynn Haven, 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. There are 49 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 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 366.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.5 hours each way, a round trip means 21.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lynn Haven, FL before the return drive.
