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Trip from Warm Mineral Springs, 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

3h 31m

Distance

183.2 mi

295 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 19m ★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 24m

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

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Downtown Warm Mineral Springs, FL, FL

Warm Mineral Springs, FL

Jose Valverde

Trip Overview

This 186.3-mile drive from Warm Mineral Springs to Pembroke Pines, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using Ortiz Boulevard, Tamiami Trail, and Veterans Boulevard, with no highway driving involved, making it a local and turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $31. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you flexibility with your schedule. It's a straightforward journey within the state of Florida, connecting two points without extensive travel through varied regions.

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

91.6 miles from Warm Mineral Springs, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 150.9 mi 2h 41m
Port Everglades Expressway 9 mi 10m
Tamiami Trail 7.7 mi 12m
Veterans Boulevard 7 mi 10m
Florida's Turnpike 4.2 mi 4m
Ortiz Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
SR 84 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 150.9 mi, about 2h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warm Mineral Springs, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.

1

Start on San Servando Avenue

504 ft · 27 sec · San Servando Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto Ortiz Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ortiz Boulevard
3

Turn left onto US 41

7.7 mi · 12 min · Tamiami Trail
4

Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard

7.0 mi · 10 min · Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left onto CR 769

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Kings Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
7

Merge onto I 75

151 mi · 2 hr 41 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595

9.0 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 8; 9A-B Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
10

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
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 8 Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
14

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

4.2 mi · 4 min · Florida's Turnpike
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
17

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
19

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

With a duration of under 3 hours, this 186.3-mile trip offers excellent flexibility for departure times. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your day at your destination in Pembroke Pines. Since there's a single recommended stop and no long highway stretches, you can easily adjust your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition onto Tamiami Trail, and plan a quick stop if needed, budgeting around $31 for fuel. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your navigation system is set up and functioning before you depart Warm Mineral Springs to smoothly handle the numerous directional changes.

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 91.6 miles from Warm Mineral Springs, FL, or about 1h 47m 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 40 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.6 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 50m

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 Warm Mineral Springs, 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 Warm Mineral Springs, FL

This is one driving day of about 183.2 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Warm Mineral Springs, 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.

city in Lee County, Florida, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

92 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

Burnt Store Marina, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bonita Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.6 miles from Warm Mineral Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 150.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

7Charge Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 26.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 26.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 52.4

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Electric Era Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884092980

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 52.4

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.4

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 170.1

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 170.1

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 65.4

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 78.5

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 183.2

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 13.1

Port Charlotte, Florida

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19416271074

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 167 and 181.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
167 mi into trip | ~3h 8m 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
176 mi into trip | ~3h 19m 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...
7
176.6 mi into trip | ~3h 20m 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
176.9 mi into trip | ~3h 20m 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
7
181.9 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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

$29.16 one way

$58.32 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $31.72 $63.44
premium $4.72 $34.07 $68.13
diesel $5.61 $40.45 $80.90

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

$29

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55 0 $19.24 $8.79
Efficient EV 45.8 0 $16.03 $7.33
EV Truck/SUV 73.3 0 $25.65 $11.72

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Warm Mineral Springs, FL

Late night in Warm Mineral Springs on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Late night in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

12:46 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 31m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 186.3-mile journey, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The route is characterized by frequent turns and a local feel, rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. While the data doesn't specify the longest continuous segment, the profile suggests a dynamic driving experience with constant engagement. You'll likely encounter varied road conditions and speeds as you transition between Ortiz Boulevard, Tamiami Trail, and Veterans Boulevard, keeping you attentive behind the wheel.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 167 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 183.2 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 167 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.6 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 Warm Mineral Springs, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

167 mi in | ~3h 8m | via I 595

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 3h 31m. Total distance: 183.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). 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 167 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 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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