Pembroke Pines to Navarre is 639 miles and takes about 11 hours 51 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10, with a fuel budget near $98 and an overnight stay recommended. This long-haul drive spans the length of Florida, taking you from the southern part of the state all the way to the panhandle. With 99% of the drive on major highways, you'll cover a lot of ground efficiently. Given the significant distance and nearly 12-hour drive time, breaking this trip into two days is the most practical approach.
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
319.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
258.5 mi
4h 41m
I 10
226.4 mi
4h 2m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
FL 285
17.6 mi
23m
East Miracle Strip Parkway
8.6 mi
12m
FL 85
4.5 mi
6m
Navarre Parkway
4 mi
6m
Lewis Turner Boulevard
3.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 258.5 mi, about 4h 41m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 84 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,286 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,858
Quietest
2 AM
~157 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 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 Navarre, 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
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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.
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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
226 mi·4 hr 2 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 70Toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
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Turn left onto FL 285
18 mi·23 min·FL 285
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto FL 20
0.8 mi·1 min·East John Sims Parkway
15
Continue on FL 20
0.6 mi·1 min·John Sims Parkway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 85
4.5 mi·6 min·FL 85
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
1.2 mi·1 min·Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
18
Turn straight onto FL 189
3.9 mi·6 min·Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Continue on FL 189
2.0 mi·3 min·Beal Parkway Northwest
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Turn right onto FL 393
1.1 mi·2 min·Mary Esther Cut Off
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Continue on FL 393
0.8 mi·1 min·Mary Esther Boulevard
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Turn right onto US 98
8.6 mi·12 min·East Miracle Strip Parkway
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Continue on US 98
4.0 mi·6 min·Navarre Parkway
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Arrive at destination
US 98
Trip Plan
For this 639-mile trip, plan for an overnight stop; attempting it in a single day would mean nearly 12 hours of driving. Consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight and break the drive into two roughly equal segments. The longest stretch without a major exit is 258.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that section. With a fuel cost estimate of around $98, factor in stops for gas and rest breaks every few hours to stay alert. Aim to find accommodation roughly halfway through your driving day to make the trip more manageable.
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 319.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 5h 48m 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 141 miles or 2h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 319.5 miles or 5h 48m 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 319.5 miles or 5h 48m
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 10h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Navarre, 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 320 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Navarre, FL
Aim for roughly 320 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 141 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 367.1 — 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
6
1.1 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$102.74 one way
$205.49 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg224 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$112.08
$224.15
premium
$4.78
$120.30
$240.61
diesel
$6.28
$157.89
$315.78
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
$103
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$251–$361
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 223.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $67 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
191.7
2
$67.10
$30.67
Efficient EV
159.8
1
$55.91
$25.56
EV Truck/SUV
255.6
3
$89.46
$40.90
Gas CO2
224 kg
EV CO2
75 kg (67% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning
in Pembroke Pines on Thursday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 15 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Navarre, FL
Morning
in Navarre on Thursday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
NE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
81°F
Quincy, FL
422 mi in
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
21 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
11h 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway drive, with 99% of the 639 miles spent on major roads like Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Florida's Turnpike, covering 258.5 miles. Expect consistent cruising with a high percentage of highway driving, meaning fewer turns and more time at consistent speeds. The final portion of the drive will transition from the turnpike and I-75 onto I-10, a wide interstate designed for high-speed travel across the state.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 14 significant decision points across 639 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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
233 ft6 ft
Total Climb
369 ft
Total Descent
366 ft
Highest Point
233 ft
~593.4 mi in
Elevation Range
227 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 Navarre, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee and Eglin Afb.
Navarre is a beach community in the Florida Panhandle, located between Pensacola, Milton, and Destin. It has won numerous awards for its beaches, and provides easy access to areas for boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, and camping.
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 320 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.
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.
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 Navarre, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.9 hours each way, a round trip means 23.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Navarre, FL before the return drive.
