Spanning 190.2 miles across Florida, this trip from Rotonda West to Pembroke Pines typically takes about 3 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable duration, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to budget approximately $31 for fuel for this journey. Since you are staying within the state of Florida, the drive offers a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is an ideal route if you prefer a direct, local transit rather than a long-haul interstate excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.2 miles from Rotonda West, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
150.9 mi
2h 41m
South McCall Road
11.2 mi
15m
Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi
10m
Veterans Boulevard
6.9 mi
10m
Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi
4m
Rotonda Circle
2.9 mi
7m
Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.2 mi
2m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 150.9 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rotonda West, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
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Start on Golfview Place
143 ft·11 sec·Golfview Place
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Turn left onto Golfview Terrace
516 ft·27 sec·Golfview Terrace
3
Turn left onto Golfview Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Golfview Road
4
Turn right onto Rotonda Circle
2.9 mi·7 min·Rotonda Circle
5
Turn left onto Rotonda Boulevard North
0.1 mi·28 sec·Rotonda Boulevard North
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.2 mi·2 min·Sunnybrook Boulevard
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Turn right onto FL 776
11 mi·15 min·South McCall Road
8
Continue on Veterans Boulevard
6.9 mi·10 min·Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 769
0.2 mi·24 sec·Kings Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
11
Merge onto I 75
151 mi·2 hr 41 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 8; 9A-BToward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
14
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
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 8Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando NorthUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
18
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi·4 min·Florida's Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
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Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
Given the technical nature of the local roads, plan for a relaxed pace to account for the frequent turns required throughout the 3-hour journey. You should incorporate at least one planned stop to break up the drive and stay refreshed behind the wheel. Since you are not utilizing major highways, avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure your travel time remains close to the 3-hour estimate. Before you depart, ensure your navigation system is set to handle the specific local roads listed, as the route relies heavily on Golfview Terrace and surrounding neighborhood infrastructure.
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 95.2 miles from Rotonda West, FL, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.9 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 42 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.2 miles or 1h 56m 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 1m
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 Rotonda West, 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 Rotonda West, FL
This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Rotonda West, 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 I 75 for about 150.9 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 174.2 and 189.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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174.2 mi into trip|~3h 21m 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...
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183.2 mi into trip|~3h 31m 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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183.8 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando...
8
184.1 mi into trip|~3h 33m 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
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189.1 mi into trip|~3h 39m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.31 one way
$60.61 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$32.97
$65.94
premium
$4.72
$35.40
$70.81
diesel
$5.61
$42.04
$84.08
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
$30
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.1
0
$19.99
$9.14
Efficient EV
47.6
0
$16.66
$7.62
EV Truck/SUV
76.2
0
$26.66
$12.19
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
Rotonda West, FL
Late night
in Rotonda West on Sunday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night
in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
4:53 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
5 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
3h 43m 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 that prioritizes neighborhood navigation over high-speed highway cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 190.2-mile trip navigating surface streets and local connectors like Golfview Terrace, Golfview Road, and Rotonda Circle. There is no long-distance highway stretch to rely on, as the longest uninterrupted segment on Golfview Terrace is 0 miles. This creates a technical driving experience that requires your full attention, as the route is defined by constant turns rather than monotonous straightaways.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and South McCall Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 174.2 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 190.4 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 174.2 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.8 miles: 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.
On the drive from Rotonda West, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 190.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 150.9 miles on I 75. 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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 174.2 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pembroke Pines, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
