The drive from Bagdad, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 639.1 miles and takes about 11h 32m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 269.6 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $101.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
319.5 miles from Bagdad, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
At 639.1 miles and 11h 32m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 269.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 639.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 379.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
272.1 mi into trip|~4h 53m in
Take the exit toward I-75 South: Tampa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
8
379.7 mi into trip|~6h 49m 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
7
637.7 mi into trip|~11h 29m 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
6
638.3 mi into trip|~11h 30m in|Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bagdad, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
379.7 mi in|~6h 49m|via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
379.7 mi in|~6h 49m|via Florida's Turnpike
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
269.6 mi
4h 48m
Florida's Turnpike
258 mi
4h 39m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
Garcon Point Road
1.9 mi
3m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Hollywood Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Church Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 269.6 mi, about 4h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bagdad, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Church Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·Church Street
2
Turn straight onto CR 191
1.9 mi·3 min·Garcon Point Road
3
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
4
Merge onto I 10
270 mi·4 hr 48 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
6
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi·4 hr 39 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
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 319.5 miles from Bagdad, FL, or about 5h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 269.6 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 141 miles or 2h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 319.5 miles or 5h 45m 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 319.5 miles or 5h 45m
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 25m
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 Bagdad, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Bagdad, FL
Aim for roughly 320 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Pembroke Pines, FL
Aim for roughly 320 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 141 miles from Bagdad, 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 269.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 319.5 mi from Bagdad, FL
· 5h 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 319.5 miles from Bagdad, 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 269.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 320 miles or 5.8 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Pembroke Pines, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$101.73 one way
$203.46 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg224 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$110.66
$221.32
premium
$4.72
$118.84
$237.67
diesel
$5.61
$141.11
$282.21
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
$102
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$250–$360
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 223.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $67 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
191.7
2
$67.11
$30.68
Efficient EV
159.8
1
$55.92
$25.56
EV Truck/SUV
255.6
3
$89.47
$40.90
Gas CO2
224 kg
EV CO2
75 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bagdad, FL
Afternoon
in Bagdad on Friday
Local time
1:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Afternoon
in Pembroke Pines on Friday
Local time
2:12 PM
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.
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11h 32m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bagdad, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 639.1 miles and takes about 11h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 320 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 319.5 miles from Bagdad, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $101.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 639.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 379.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bagdad, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
