Origin
Arcadia, FL
Evening in Arcadia on Sunday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arcadia, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
162.3 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcadia, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arcadia, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 162.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on DeSoto Avenue, East Magnolia Street, East Oak Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
81.1 miles from Arcadia, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 162.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
DeSoto Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Arcadia, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arcadia, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| DeSoto Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Magnolia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Everglades Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 441 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
DeSoto Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on East Hickory Street
463 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Hickory Street
2
Turn left onto DeSoto Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
DeSoto Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Magnolia Street
4
Continue on East Oak Street
32 mi
·
40 min
·
East Oak Street
5
Turn right
34 mi
·
39 min
6
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
7
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
8
Continue straight
32 mi
·
42 min
9
Continue straight
40 mi
·
48 min
10
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
13
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
4 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
16
Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
17
Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
18
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike
19
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
20
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
22
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
24
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.1 miles from Arcadia, FL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m
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 Arcadia, 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 Arcadia, FL
This is one driving day of about 162.3 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arcadia, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.1 mi from Arcadia, FL · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.1 miles from Arcadia, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL
The final approach into Pembroke Pines, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pembroke Pines, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.11 one way
$54.22 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $29.37 | $58.73 |
| premium | $4.90 | $31.28 | $62.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.06 | $72.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.04 | $7.79 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.72 | $10.39 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Evening in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
9 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 48m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arcadia, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 162.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are DeSoto Avenue, East Magnolia Street, East Oak Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.1 miles from Arcadia, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Arcadia, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arcadia, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arcadia, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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