🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Ocala, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+13524219810
Visit websiteCompiled 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pensacola, FL
Brent Singleton
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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Pensacola, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
Start on US 90; US 98
Turn left onto North Hayne Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 110
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 820
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Pensacola, 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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
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, FLNight 1
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 hotelsA short stop after about 144 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Coffee Stop
Alachua, Florida
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm
+19042099391
Doxa Coffee Co.
Alachua, Florida
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Ocala, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+13524219810
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+18505621373
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+13865883188
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+15168691240
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm
+19042099391
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Ocala, Florida
Hours: 9 am–6 pm
+13525812650
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm
+14793589274
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Crestview, Florida
Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Ocala, Florida
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+13522991294
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Crestview, Florida
Hours: 6 am–4 pm
+18506967037
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm
+14793589274
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Ocala, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Ocala, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Near the start, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18504380402
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Midway, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Crestview, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Crestview, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 12–5 pm
+18779376377
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18505955993
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18505951559
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Ocala, Florida
Hours: 9 am–7 pm
+13523685517
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18503619306
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
+18504665220
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Ocala, Florida
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
Turn left onto North Hayne Street
Navigation decision point
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
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
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$104.48 one way
$208.96 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Pensacola on Saturday
Local time
8:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Pembroke Pines on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Orlando
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.
Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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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