Pembroke Pines to Warrington is 661.6 miles and takes about 12 hours via I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, with a fuel budget near $101 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-haul drive spans the entire length of Florida, taking you from the southern part of the state up to the Panhandle. Given the 12-hour duration, it's best planned as an overnight trip, likely split into two days of driving. You'll be spending most of your time on major interstates, making it a straightforward but lengthy transit.
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
330.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
283.4 mi
5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike
258.5 mi
4h 41m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
North Pace Boulevard
2.8 mi
5m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi
3m
Barrancas Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
East Fairfield Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 92 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,276 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,813
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
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 Warrington, 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
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, OrlandoUse 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
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.
8
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 110
2.7 mi·3 min·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 4Toward FL 295: Fairfield DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward FL 295 South
16
Turn straight onto FL 295
1.2 mi·2 min·East Fairfield Drive
17
Turn left onto FL 292
2.8 mi·5 min·North Pace Boulevard
18
Turn right onto FL 292
2.5 mi·4 min·Barrancas Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.3 mi·59 sec·2nd Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto East Palmetto Avenue
341 ft·14 sec·East Palmetto Avenue
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Arrive at destination
East Palmetto Avenue
Trip Plan
For a 661.6-mile drive taking 12 hours, it's highly recommended to split this into two days. Aim to leave early on your first day, driving for about 6 hours, and find accommodations. This will allow for a more relaxed second day of driving, arriving in Warrington with time to spare. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 283.4-mile stretch on I-10, as services can be spread out. The $101 fuel estimate is based on current prices, so check them closer to your departure.
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 330.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 6h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 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 146 miles or 2h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 330.8 miles or 6h 1m 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 330.8 miles or 6h 1m
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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warrington, 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 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Warrington, FL
Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 146 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 I 10 for about 283.4 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 650.8 — 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
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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
8
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
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650.8 mi into trip|~11h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
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 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$106.38 one way
$212.75 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg232 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$116.04
$232.08
premium
$4.78
$124.56
$249.12
diesel
$6.28
$163.47
$326.95
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
$106
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$254–$364
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 231.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
198.5
2
$69.47
$31.76
Efficient EV
165.4
1
$57.89
$26.46
EV Truck/SUV
264.6
3
$92.62
$42.34
Gas CO2
231 kg
EV CO2
77 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
Late night
in Pembroke Pines on Thursday
Local time
4:56 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
Warrington, FL
Late night
in Warrington on Thursday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
NE 10 to 15 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
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
18 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
12h 3m 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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
$25
near mile 661.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 98% of the 661.6 miles on major roads like I-10 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest stretch without a major exit is 283.4 miles on I-10, so plan your breaks accordingly. You'll experience a significant amount of high-speed cruising. Expect dense exit activity around urban areas and more open stretches as you head north.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 17 significant decision points across 661.6 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 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 366.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
197 ft6 ft
Total Climb
345 ft
Total Descent
343 ft
Highest Point
197 ft
~614.3 mi in
Elevation Range
192 ft
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 Warrington, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
The longest stretch is about 283.4 miles on I 10. 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 331 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.
Yes — we found about 61 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Warrington, 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. There are 61 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 366.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 12.1 hours each way, a round trip means 24.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Warrington, FL before the return drive.
