Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Miami Springs, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
Pembroke Pines to Miami Springs is 16.8 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Northwest 37th Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, connecting two communities that are both part of the broader South Florida metropolitan area. Given its quick duration, this is an ideal route for a single-day trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, so expect typical urban or suburban traffic patterns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 37th Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Palm Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East 49th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Miramar Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 37th Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Miami Springs, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 8th Street
119 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 68th Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Southwest 15th Street
4
Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Southwest 69th Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 824
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pembroke Road
6
Turn left onto SR 817
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
7
Turn right onto CR 858
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Parkway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto South Douglas Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Douglas Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Northwest 37th Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest 37th Avenue
10
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
11
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
12
Turn right onto SR 932
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 49th Street
13
Turn left onto Palm Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Palm Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto Palm Avenue
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Palm Avenue
15
Continue on Palm Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Palm Avenue
16
Continue on US 27
482 ft
·
17 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Curtiss Parkway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Curtiss Parkway
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto Westward Drive
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Westward Drive
19
Continue on Westward Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Westward Drive
20
Turn right onto Albatross Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Albatross Street
21
Arrive at destination
Albatross Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Southwest 69th Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Turn right onto CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Palm Avenue
Turn left onto Palm Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Palm Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Palm Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Curtiss Parkway
Turn right onto Curtiss Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Miami Springs, FL
Afternoon in Miami Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 is mostly surface roads, with only 6% of the drive on highways. You'll spend most of your time on local streets, with the longest continuous stretch on surface roads being 3.7 miles along Northwest 37th Avenue. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals as you transition from main arteries like Palm Avenue to connectors like the Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector. The urban setting means you'll be sharing the road with a consistent flow of local traffic.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Northwest 37th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Southwest 69th Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (CR 858 / Miramar Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (Palm Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 33m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Northwest 37th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (CR 858 / Miramar Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (Palm Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Miami Springs, 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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