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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Warm Mineral 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

3h 31m

Distance

184.1 mi

296 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 19m ★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Warm Mineral Springs, FL, FL

Warm Mineral Springs, FL

Jose Valverde

Trip Overview

This 184.1-mile drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Warm Mineral Springs, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes. With a highway share of 90%, you'll spend most of your time on major interstates and expressways, making for a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $31, which is quite reasonable for a trip of this distance. Given its highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for those looking to get to their destination efficiently within the state of Florida. You'll experience a consistent driving environment throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

92.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 151.2 mi 2h 42m
Port Everglades Expressway 9.1 mi 10m
Tamiami Trail 7.7 mi 12m
Veterans Boulevard 6.9 mi 10m
Florida's Turnpike 4.9 mi 5m
Ortiz Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Kings Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 151.2 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Warm Mineral Springs, FL.

1

Start on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street
2

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
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando Use the right lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

4.9 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 54 Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 84 West, I 595 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 595 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 595

9.1 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 75

151 mi · 2 hr 42 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 170 Toward CR 769: Arcadia, Port Charlotte Use the left lane.
13

Turn straight onto CR 769

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Kings Highway
14

Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard

6.9 mi · 10 min · Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto US 41

7.7 mi · 12 min · Tamiami Trail
16

Turn right onto Ortiz Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ortiz Boulevard
17

Turn right onto San Servando Avenue

504 ft · 22 sec · San Servando Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

San Servando Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 31-minute duration, this trip is best suited for a single day. Leaving Pembroke Pines in the morning, perhaps before 9 AM, will help you avoid peak traffic and allow for a relaxed arrival at Warm Mineral Springs. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 151.2 miles on I-75, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Consider topping off your tank before departing, as this is a highway-intensive route. The $31 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra buffer.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.2 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 41 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.1 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warm Mineral Springs, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pembroke Pines, FL

This is one driving day of about 184.1 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 151.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Lee County, Florida, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

92 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

Naples, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bonita Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.1 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 I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.2 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.

7Charge Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 157.8

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 157.8

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 157.8

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 171

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 131.5

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Electric Era Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 184.1

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884092980

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 131.5

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 131.5

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 13.2

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 13.2

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 118.4

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 105.2

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 171

Port Charlotte, Florida

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19416271074

Visit website

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 167.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
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
8
6.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

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 54 Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
8
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 84 West, I 595 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 84 West, I 595 West
7
7.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 595 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 595 West
8
167.8 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in

Take the exit toward CR 769: Arcadia, Port Charlotte

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 170 Toward CR 769: Arcadia, Port Charlotte

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.30 one way

$58.61 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $31.88 $63.75
premium $4.72 $34.23 $68.46
diesel $5.61 $40.65 $81.29

Estimated Tolls: $0.34

Florida's Turnpike (4.9 mi) $0.34

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

$29

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.2 0 $19.33 $8.84
Efficient EV 46 0 $16.11 $7.36
EV Truck/SUV 73.6 0 $25.77 $11.78

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

8:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warm Mineral Springs, FL

Morning in Warm Mineral Springs on Sunday

Local time

8:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

5 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

3h 31m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 90% of the route utilizing major roads like I-75 and the Port Everglades Expressway. The Tamiami Trail offers a brief change of pace before you merge onto the interstate. You'll encounter one significant continuous stretch of 151.2 miles on I-75, which means extended periods of consistent highway travel. This profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed and covering distance is the primary characteristic, with minimal interruptions from local traffic or complex road changes.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 151.2 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. 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 9/10

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 184.1 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 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Warm Mineral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Cr 769: Arcadia and Port Charlotte.

Cr 769: Arcadia

167.8 mi in | ~3h 4m

Port Charlotte

167.8 mi in | ~3h 4m

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 3h 31m. Total distance: 184.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 151.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.34 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 Warm Mineral Springs, 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 1 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 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Warm Mineral Springs, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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