Origin
Pompano Beach, FL
Late night in Pompano Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pompano Beach, 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
30m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pompano Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Pompano Beach and Pembroke Pines, you are looking at a brief 21.3-mile trip. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel is sufficient for this short commute within Florida. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares, including Northwest 8th Street, North Dixie Highway, and West Atlantic Boulevard. Because this route stays entirely within the region, you can easily complete the drive in a single morning or afternoon session without much logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Dixie Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompano Beach, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
362 ft
·
28 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 8th Street
4
Turn right onto SR 811
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dixie Highway
5
Turn right onto SR 814
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 8th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
20.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Florida's Turnpike
(15.3 mi)
$1.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
30m 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?
Forget the monotony of long highway stretches; this route consists of 0% highway driving, keeping you on local roads for the entire duration. You will experience a turn-heavy drive that requires your full attention as you navigate through the urban landscape. Do not expect any long, uninterrupted segments, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on Northwest 8th Street. The personality of this drive is strictly functional and urban, requiring frequent adjustments and careful navigation through local intersections. Prepare for a constant, active driving experience rather than a cruise-control cruise.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 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 West Atlantic Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 8th Street.
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 21.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Northwest 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
30 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
29 ft
Total Descent
34 ft
Highest Point
30 ft
~19.6 mi in
Elevation Range
24 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pompano Beach, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Miami.
Florida's Turnpike South
4.1 mi in
|
~8m
Miami
4.1 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in Pompano Beach, FL
Full guide →Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida.
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 30m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.07 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pembroke Pines, FL before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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