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Trip from Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

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

Drive Time

11h 51m

Distance

656.4 mi

1,056 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$104

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
11h 41m ★
6 AM
11h 51m
8 AM
12h 13m
10 AM
11h 59m
12 PM
11h 57m
3 PM
12h 0m
5 PM
12h 12m
8 PM
11h 45m

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

Downtown Pensacola, FL, FL

Pensacola, FL

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

This 657.4-mile journey from Pensacola, FL, to Pembroke Pines, FL, is a substantial undertaking, best split over two days with an estimated driving time of 9 hours and 20 minutes. The route relies heavily on interstate travel, making it a practical choice for reaching your destination efficiently. With a projected fuel cost of around $110, you'll want to factor that into your budget. Given the distance and duration, attempting this drive in a single day is not recommended. Plan for at least one overnight stop to break up the long stretches and ensure a more relaxed pace.

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

328.2 miles from Pensacola, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 258 mi 4h 39m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 4.9 mi 5m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Cervantes Street 0.2 mi <1m
Hollywood Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on US 90; US 98

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Cervantes Street
2

Turn left onto North Hayne Street

123 ft · 3 sec · North Hayne Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 110 North
4

Merge onto I 110

4.9 mi · 5 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
7

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
9

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
13

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
15

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 657.4-mile trip, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours. With a total drive time of 9 hours and 20 minutes, splitting it into two days is highly advised, aiming for roughly 4.5 to 5 hours of driving each day. Plan your stops strategically, perhaps coinciding with your overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the halfway point, and be aware that the estimated fuel cost is $110. A helpful tip for this route is to research potential lodging options in advance, especially if traveling during peak seasons, to secure a convenient stopping point.

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 328.2 miles from Pensacola, FL, or about 5h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 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 144 miles or 2h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 328.2 miles or 5h 54m 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 328.2 miles or 5h 54m

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 43m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pensacola, 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 Pensacola, FL

Aim for roughly 328 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Pembroke Pines, FL

Aim for roughly 328 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 144 miles from Pensacola, 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 282.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

217 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

433 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Orlando, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

328 mi · about 5.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 328 miles or 5.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 144 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 328.2 miles from Pensacola, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 328 miles or 5.9 hours on the road.

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 Coffee Stop

The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 328.2

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

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Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

2.8 mi

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 375.1

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18505621373

Visit website

Harvest Thyme Alachua

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 328.2

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13865883188

Visit website

WestEnd Square

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 187.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15168691240

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The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 328.2

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

Visit website

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 328.2

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Brick & Iron Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 375.1

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13525812650

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 187.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Mug Shots Coffee & Energy

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

Sipping Grounds Midtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 375.1

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13522991294

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Little Haven Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18506967037

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7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 187.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 375.1

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 375.1

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18504380402

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Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 187.6

Midway, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

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Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 187.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

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Historic Pensacola Village

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505955993

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Pensacola Children's Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505951559

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Scott Springs Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 375.1

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13523685517

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The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 562.7

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Ocala Downtown Square

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 375.1

Ocala, Florida

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 0.2 and 655.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Hayne Street

Turn left onto North Hayne Street

Navigation decision point

9
5.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...
8
397 mi into trip | ~7h 7m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
7
655.1 mi into trip | ~11h 47m in

Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
6
655.7 mi into trip | ~11h 48m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$104.48 one way

$208.96 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 230 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $113.66 $227.31
premium $4.72 $122.05 $244.11
diesel $5.61 $144.92 $289.85

Estimated Tolls: $18.06

Florida's Turnpike (258 mi) $18.06

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

$104

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$253–$363

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 229.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 196.9 2 $68.92 $31.51
Efficient EV 164.1 1 $57.43 $26.26
EV Truck/SUV 262.6 3 $91.90 $42.01

Gas CO2

230 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Pensacola, FL

Evening in Pensacola on Saturday

Local time

8:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Night in Pembroke Pines on Saturday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

E 3 to 12 mph 7% chance 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.

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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

13 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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly interstate experience on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on major parkways and state routes. While the data doesn't specify a longest uninterrupted stretch, the overall duration suggests extended periods of consistent driving. You'll begin by heading north on North Hayne Street and connecting to I-110 North, eventually transitioning to the Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. The character of the drive will likely remain consistent for much of its length, focusing on covering ground efficiently through Florida.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 282.9 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.2 miles in near North Hayne Street.

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 12 significant decision points across 656.4 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 0.2 miles (North Hayne Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 397 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Pensacola, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

397 mi in | ~7h 7m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

397 mi in | ~7h 7m | via Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Starting in Pensacola, FL

Full guide →

Pensacola is a historic beach city in northwest Florida, in the United States of America. It is in Escambia County, Florida's westernmost county, at the tip of the "panhandle". The city is home to the Pensacola Naval Air Station, the National Museum of Naval Aviation and many historic districts that skirt the downtown area. Surrounded on three sides by water, the Pensacola area is full of history, shipwrecks, beaches and spectacular vistas. Pensacola should not be confused with its neighbor, Pensacola Beach, covered in a separate article.

Arriving 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 282.9 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 328 miles on day one.

Expect about $18.06 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 Pembroke Pines, 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 0.2 miles (North Hayne Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 397 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Pembroke Pines, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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