Drive or Fly: Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for JAX–FLL. At 332 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

6h 15m

Distance

332.9 mi

Total Cost

$109

CO2

134 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$74

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 23m

37m in the air

Air Distance

304 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

78 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oakleaf Plantation, FL → JAX 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 37m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLL → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Oakleaf Plantation, FL JAX — Jacksonville International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Pembroke Pines, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JAX and FLL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 52m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

9h 45m

8h 32m on rail

Total Cost

$63

CO2

18 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oakleaf Plantation, FL → Jacksonville 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 512m

Arrival 10m

Hollywood Amtrak Station → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $63) $63

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Jacksonville 15 mi, ~23m drive

To Hollywood Amtrak Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	6h 15m	3h 23m	9h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$109	$187	$63
Carbon footprint	134 kg CO₂	78 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

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