Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
Pembroke Pines to Sunny Isles Beach is 10.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Pembroke Road and William Lehman Causeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, taking you from one urban area to another. Expect a very turn-heavy local drive for this entire 10.4-mile stretch. It's a quick journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| William Lehman Causeway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 95 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Ives Dairy Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Biscayne Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 68th Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 15th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 69th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pembroke Road
— 3.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Sunny Isles Beach, 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
·
35 sec
·
Southwest 69th Avenue
5
Turn left onto SR 824
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Pembroke Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 16
Toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ives Dairy Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Biscayne Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 856
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
William Lehman Causeway
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR A1A South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto SR A1A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Collins Avenue
14
Turn right onto 189th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
189th Street
15
Arrive at destination
189th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 10.1 — 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
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 824 / Pembroke Road
Turn left onto SR 824 / Pembroke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Ives Dairy Road
Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward SR A1A South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR A1A South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Late night in Sunny Isles Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
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
21m 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 characterized by frequent turns, making it a dynamic local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With only 14% highway share, you'll spend most of your time navigating city streets and causeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along Pembroke Road. Be prepared for a varied driving experience, shifting from local roads to the William Lehman Causeway as you progress toward your destination.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Pembroke Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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
6/10
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 10.4 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 0.7 miles (SR 824 / Pembroke Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 21m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Pembroke Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Sunny Isles Beach, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.7 miles (SR 824 / Pembroke Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sunny Isles Beach, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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