Trip from Pine Hills, 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

4h 5m

Distance

222 mi

357 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 53m ★

6 AM

4h 6m

8 AM

4h 32m

10 AM

4h 15m

12 PM

4h 12m

3 PM

4h 16m

5 PM

4h 30m

8 PM

3h 58m

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

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Pine Hills, FL

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

This 222-mile drive from Pine Hills, Florida, to Pembroke Pines, Florida, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 4 hours and 5 minutes. With 99% of the trip on major highways, it's designed for efficient travel, making it an ideal one-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $35, which is quite manageable for a drive of this length. The route primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike, East-West Expressway, and Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway, offering a consistent driving experience across the state. This makes it a practical option for getting from one Florida locale to another without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

111 miles from Pine Hills, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	214.8 mi	3h 53m
East-West Expressway	3.1 mi	3m
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway	1.6 mi	2m
Southwest 64th Way	0.5 mi	1m
Governors Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
Southwest 8th Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Hollywood Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
Balboa Drive	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 214.8 mi, about 3h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Balboa Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Balboa Drive

Turn left onto Governors Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Governors Avenue

Continue on FL 435

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Kirkman Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward FL 408 Toll West

Merge onto FL 408 Toll

3.1 mi · 3 min · East-West Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on FL 408 Toll

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 408 Toll

0.8 mi · 1 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

215 mi · 3 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way

Use the left lane.

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour, 5-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you approach Pembroke Pines. With only one recommended stop and a long primary stretch on Florida's Turnpike, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically before you get too low. The fuel cost is estimated at $35, so ensure you have enough for the journey. A key tip for this route is to be aware of potential tolls on Florida's Turnpike, as they can add to your overall travel expenses.

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 111 miles from Pine Hills, FL, or about 2h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 214.8 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 49 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111 miles or 2h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 19m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pine Hills, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pine Hills, FL

This is one driving day of about 222 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Pine Hills, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 214.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

111 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

Orlando, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vero Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111 miles from Pine Hills, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

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

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 158.6

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 221.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway

Merge onto FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5 mi into trip | ~7m in | FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

5.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

220.7 mi into trip | ~4h 1m 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

221.3 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.34 one way

$70.67 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$38.44	$76.88
premium	$4.72	$41.28	$82.56
diesel	$5.61	$49.01	$98.03

Estimated Tolls: $15.04

Florida's Turnpike (214.8 mi) $15.04

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

$35

Tolls

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.6	0	$23.31	$10.66
Efficient EV	55.5	0	$19.42	$8.88
EV Truck/SUV	88.8	1	$31.08	$14.21

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 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 15, 2026

Origin

Pine Hills, FL

Late night in Pine Hills on Sunday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Late night in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

7 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

4h 5m on the road

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

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 experience on this route, with 99% of your travel occurring on major expressways. The main roads you'll be on include Florida's Turnpike, the East-West Expressway, and the Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 214.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike, meaning long periods of consistent highway driving. This profile suggests a route built for speed and directness rather than winding scenic byways, so settle in for a smooth, albeit potentially monotonous, journey.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 214.8 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and East-West Expressway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway.

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 222 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.1 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 222 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 214.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $15.04 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Pembroke Pines, 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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Trip from Pine Hills, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Holy Grain Coffee Shop

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Jabal Coffee House

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CityArts Café

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Crayola Experience Orlando

Indian Creek Park

Escape Room PSL

The Orlando Auto Museum

Discovery Cove

Fun Spot America

Riverbend Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pine Hills, FL

Pembroke Pines, FL

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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