Trip from Warrington, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12h 1m

Distance

661.6 mi

1,065 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$105

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

11h 51m ★

6 AM

12h 2m

8 AM

12h 23m

10 AM

12h 9m

12 PM

12h 7m

3 PM

12h 10m

5 PM

12h 22m

8 PM

11h 55m

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

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Trip Overview

Warrington, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is 661.6 miles and takes about 12h 1m via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $104 and an overnight recommendation. This long-haul drive spans the length of Florida, taking you from the northwestern panhandle down to South Florida. With 99% of the route on major highways, it's a straightforward, albeit lengthy, transit. Plan for this trip to span two days to make the most of your time and avoid excessive fatigue. You'll be covering significant ground, so ensure your vehicle is in good condition before setting off.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

330.8 miles from Warrington, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	282.9 mi	5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike	258 mi	4h 39m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	5.6 mi	6m
Barrancas Avenue	3.4 mi	6m
West Chase Street	0.8 mi	2m
Southwest 64th Way	0.5 mi	1m
2nd Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,226 veh/hr typical · worst 1,701

Quietest

2 AM

~148 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Palmetto Avenue

341 ft · 16 sec · East Palmetto Avenue

Turn right onto 2nd Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · 2nd Street

At end of road, turn right onto FL 292

3.4 mi · 6 min · Barrancas Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 98 Business

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Garden Street

Turn left onto North A Street

485 ft · 15 sec · North A Street

Turn right onto West Chase Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Chase Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 110 North

Continue on I 110

5.6 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight 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 12-hour drive time, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to cover a substantial portion, perhaps around 300-350 miles. Your longest stretch is 282.9 miles on I 10, so plan your first overnight stop before you hit that mark to break up the driving. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially on the more rural sections of I 10, as services can be spread out. The estimated fuel cost is $104, so budget accordingly and look for stations that offer competitive prices. The Florida's Turnpike involves tolls, so be prepared for that as well.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 330.8 miles from Warrington, FL, or about 6h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 146 miles or 2h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 330.8 miles or 6h 1m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 330.8 miles or 6h 1m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 10h 54m

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 Warrington, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Warrington, FL

Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Pembroke Pines, FL

Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 146 miles from Warrington, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 282.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

218 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Belle Isle, FL

261.2 mi · 4h 51m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Belle Isle, FL

437 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Belle Isle, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

331 mi · about 6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 331 miles or 6 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Bonifay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 146 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 330.8 miles from Warrington, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.

Overnight split

1.7 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 660.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

10.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...

402.2 mi into trip | ~7h 18m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

660.2 mi into trip | ~11h 57m 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

660.8 mi into trip | ~11h 59m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$105.31 one way

$210.62 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 232 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.41	$114.79	$229.58
premium	$4.74	$123.54	$247.08
diesel	$5.35	$139.35	$278.71

Estimated Tolls: $18.06

Florida's Turnpike (258 mi) $18.06

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

$105

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$253–$363

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 231.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	198.5	2	$69.47	$31.76
Efficient EV	165.4	1	$57.89	$26.46
EV Truck/SUV	264.6	3	$92.62	$42.34

Gas CO2

231 kg

EV CO2

77 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 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 Jun 1, 2026

Origin

Warrington, FL

Afternoon in Warrington on Wednesday

Local time

2:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 5 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 11:16AM EDT until June 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Wednesday

Local time

3:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 11:16AM EDT until June 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

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

12h 1m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $25

Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll be on highways for virtually the entire 661.6-mile trip, with 99% of it being on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 282.9 miles on I 10. Expect a consistent cruising experience for most of the drive, transitioning to the Florida's Turnpike for the latter half. The sheer mileage suggests a steady pace with fewer opportunities for quick surface street detours.

99% 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: 282.9 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street.

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 14 significant decision points across 661.6 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 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 402.2 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

166 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

257 ft

Total Descent

259 ft

Highest Point

166 ft

~283.5 mi in

Elevation Range

160 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Warrington, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

402.2 mi in | ~7h 18m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

402.2 mi in | ~7h 18m | via Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Starting in Warrington, FL

Full guide →

Top landmarks

• Pensacola Naval Air Station Historic District — historic district in Florida, United States

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1956

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 282.9 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 331 miles on day one.

Expect about $18.06 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.

Yes — we found about 61 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 61 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 12.0 hours each way, a round trip means 24.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pembroke Pines, FL before the return drive.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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