Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Perry, FL

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

Drive Time

7h 40m

Distance

399.9 mi

644 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

7h 31m ★

6 AM

7h 41m

8 AM

8h 0m

10 AM

7h 48m

12 PM

7h 46m

3 PM

7h 49m

5 PM

7h 59m

8 PM

7h 35m

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 Taylor County, Florida, United States

Perry, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Perry, FL covers 399.9 miles and takes about 7h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, Young Boulevard, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 258.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

199.9 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	258.5 mi	4h 41m
Young Boulevard	65.5 mi	1h 23m
US 27	48 mi	1h 1m
I 75	24.6 mi	26m
South Jefferson Street	1.3 mi	3m
Southwest 64th Way	0.5 mi	1m
Southwest 8th Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Hollywood Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 258.5 mi, about 4h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Perry, FL.

Start on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Continue on Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way

Turn right onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

25 mi · 26 min · I 75

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

Keep slight left at fork

295 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 27 North: Williston Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 27

48 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 27

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

65 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Young Boulevard

Turn right onto US 221

1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

Turn left onto West Green Street

297 ft · 15 sec · West Green Street

Turn right onto South Quincy Street

193 ft · 8 sec · South Quincy Street

Arrive at destination

South Quincy Street

Trip Plan

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 199.9 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 3h 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.5 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 88 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 199.9 miles or 3h 39m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perry, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pembroke Pines, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pembroke Pines, FL

This is one driving day of about 399.9 miles and 7h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 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.

city in Lake County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clermont, FL

200 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 199.9 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 258.5 miles.

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

3 Nelsons Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Perry, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 399.9

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18508437072

Visit website

Ma Wish High Chai- Tea & Food

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Trenton, Florida

1.6 mi

Cottage Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Old Town, Florida

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Johnson's Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perry, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 399.9

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+18505842261

Visit website

After Hours Cofé

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perry, Florida

0 mi

105 Cafe & Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perry, Florida

0.2 mi

3 Nelsons Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18508437072

Visit website

Ma Wish High Chai- Tea & Food

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 342.8

Trenton, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18004619211

Visit website

Cottage Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 342.8

Old Town, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13525428080

Visit website

McDonald's

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 4 am–11:45 pm

+18505844243

Visit website

Huddle House

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18508381853

Visit website

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 285.6

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.9

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.9

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Johnson's Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+18505842261

Visit website

After Hours Cofé

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 2–7 pm

+14482084814

Visit website

105 Cafe & Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14482083020

Legends Dessert Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 342.8

Old Town, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13523567188

Dixie Nut House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 342.8

Old Town, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13524401847

Ellianos Coffee Perry

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+14482083010

Visit website

The Juniper General Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 285.6

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+13525094006

Brick & Iron Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 285.6

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13525812650

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 257.1

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887518560

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 285.6

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18505843200

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 228.5

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

+31880109500

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 228.5

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Jj Gas & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 5:15 am–9:15 pm

+18505842002

Country Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 4 am–12 pm

+18503715102

Pepper Head's/Waco 21

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 399.9

1.7 mi from route

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+13862495695

Annette's Attic Warehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 342.8

Old Town, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13523166191

Wilson's Bait & Tackle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

+18505846157

Visit website

Wilder Days Antiques and Salvage Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

+18652219066

Visit website

Save A Lot

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 399.9

Perry, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18505842565

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 284.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

284.8 mi into trip | ~5h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 27 North: Williston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 27 North: Williston

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.65 one way

$127.31 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$69.24	$138.49
premium	$4.72	$74.36	$148.72
diesel	$5.61	$88.29	$176.59

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

$64

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 139.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood - Tesla Supercharger

Hollywood, FL

Tesla

24 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Pembroke Park, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

West Hollywood Stores - Tesla Supercharger

Hollywood, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - 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

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Miami Gardens, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Pembroke Pines, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 7 IONNA: 2 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 1 FLO: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 FPLEV: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	120	1	$41.99	$19.20
Efficient EV	100	1	$34.99	$16.00
EV Truck/SUV	160	1	$55.99	$25.59

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 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

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

8:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Perry, FL

Morning in Perry on Sunday

Local time

8:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

12 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

7h 40m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

399.9 mi in 7h 40m, mostly highway — 258.5 mi of that is on Florida's Turnpike.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

17 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?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Young Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 399.9 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 1.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Perry, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.

Williston

284.6 mi in | ~5h 11m

About the Cities

Starting in Pembroke Pines, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

Arriving in Perry, FL

Full guide →

Perry is a city in Florida's Big Bend Coast region with a population of 7,000 as of 2010. The county seat of Taylor County, it's named after former governor and Confederate colonel Madison Perry.

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 7h 40m. Total distance: 399.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 258.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Perry, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Perry, FL before the return drive.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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