Spanning 108.3 miles, this trek from Port LaBelle to Pembroke Pines is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 49 minutes. Because the entire route is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $18 on fuel, making this an economical trip for a quick change of scenery. The path relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, providing a consistent driving experience across the Florida landscape. Whether you are traveling for business or a personal visit, this route offers a predictable commute between these two Florida locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.2 miles from Port LaBelle, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 80
45.2 mi
58m
US 27
40.5 mi
48m
Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi
10m
I 75
4.6 mi
4m
Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi
4m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
SR 84
0.4 mi
<1m
Collingswood Parkway
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
FL 80
— 45.2 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port LaBelle, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
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Start on Beaumont Lane
129 ft·9 sec·Beaumont Lane
2
Turn left onto South Edgewater Circle
0.1 mi·23 sec·South Edgewater Circle
3
Turn left onto Northeast Eucalyptus Boulevard
0.3 mi·52 sec·Northeast Eucalyptus Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Collingswood Parkway
0.3 mi·40 sec·Collingswood Parkway
5
Turn right onto FL 80
14 mi·18 min·FL 80
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80
6.0 mi·7 min·FL 80
7
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80
25 mi·32 min·FL 80
Toward US 27 South, FL 80 East: ClewistonUse the left lane.
8
Continue on US 27; FL 80
40 mi·48 min·US 27; FL 80
9
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi·33 sec·US 27
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, NaplesUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
12
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi·4 min·I 75
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
9.0 mi·10 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort LauderdaleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 8; 9A-BToward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 84
0.4 mi·37 sec·SR 84
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 8Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando NorthUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
19
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi·4 min·Florida's Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
24
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 108.3-mile trip without formal stops, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time to avoid local peak traffic hours. Plan to fuel up before you leave Port LaBelle to keep your $18 budget on track and minimize the need for mid-trip interruptions. Because the route is entirely local, stay alert for frequent turns and intersection changes that could affect your arrival time. Given the nature of these local roads, keep your navigation system active to help manage the series of turns on Collingswood Parkway and Northeast Eucalyptus Boulevard. Approaching this as a direct, non-stop drive will help you reach Pembroke Pines efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from Port LaBelle, FL, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
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 Port LaBelle, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port LaBelle, FL
This is one driving day of about 108.4 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Port LaBelle, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on FL 80 for about 45.2 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.1 and 102.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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21.1 mi into trip|~27m in|FL 80
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80 toward US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
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86.4 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
9
92.1 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
8
101.2 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8; 9A-B
Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpi...
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102.1 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.25 one way
$34.51 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$18.77
$37.54
premium
$4.72
$20.16
$40.31
diesel
$5.61
$23.93
$47.87
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Florida's Turnpike
(4.2 mi)$0.30
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
$17
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.49
$4.34
EV Truck/SUV
43.4
0
$15.18
$6.94
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Port LaBelle, FL
Morning
in Port LaBelle on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning
in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
8:01 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
2h 18m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way through the region. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate merging; instead, your journey is defined by surface streets like South Edgewater Circle, Northeast Eucalyptus Boulevard, and Collingswood Parkway. There is no long-distance highway cruising here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on South Edgewater Circle. You will remain engaged behind the wheel due to the constant transitions between local roads. This is a technical, low-speed route that requires your full attention on navigation rather than long stretches of open road.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.2 mi on FL 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 80 and US 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.1 miles in near FL 80.
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 19 significant decision points across 108.4 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 21.1 miles (FL 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.1 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
33 ft6 ft
Total Climb
32 ft
Total Descent
37 ft
Highest Point
33 ft
~92.9 mi in
Elevation Range
27 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Port LaBelle, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Miami, Florida's Turnpike, Orlando and Miami South - among others.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 108.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.2 miles on FL 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.30 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles (FL 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.1 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
