Origin
Bayonet Point, FL
Evening in Bayonet Point on Sunday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonet Point, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
289 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
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6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayonet Point, FL
Jarek Zasacki
Trip Overview
Spanning 302 miles of Florida terrain, this journey from Bayonet Point to Pembroke Pines typically requires 4 hours and 37 minutes of travel time. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you should plan for a full day of driving to reach your destination comfortably. With an estimated fuel cost of $49, it is a budget-friendly trip that works well as a single-day excursion. You will navigate through local corridors like Gulf Highlands Drive, Zimmerman Road, and Ranch Road, moving from the central-west region toward the southeast. Since you aren't using highways, be prepared for a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical Florida transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
144.5 miles from Bayonet Point, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With 0% of the route on highways, this path avoids the monotonous grind of major interstates in favor of neighborhood-level navigation. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on Gulf Highlands Drive is effectively 0 miles of straightaway. The character of the road remains technical and winding throughout the entire 302-mile journey. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with frequent turns and local traffic patterns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 209.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US Highway 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 272.7 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 289 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 272.7 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 281.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
272.7 mi into trip
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~5h 15m in
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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
281.8 mi into trip
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~5h 26m 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
282.3 mi into trip
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~5h 27m 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
282.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 27m 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
287.6 mi into trip
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~5h 34m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bayonet Point, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
272.7 mi in
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~5h 15m
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via I 595
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 209.3 mi | 3h 44m |
| US Highway 19 | 30.8 mi | 46m |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| I 275 | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 9 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 19 North | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| 54th Avenue North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 209.3 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonet Point, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Paige Drive
384 ft
·
18 sec
·
Paige Drive
2
Turn right onto Gulf Highlands Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gulf Highlands Drive
3
Turn left onto Zimmerman Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Zimmerman Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Ranch Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ranch Road
5
Turn left onto US 19
31 mi
·
46 min
·
US Highway 19
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
8
Turn left onto 54th Avenue North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
54th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 275 South
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 275
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
12
Merge onto I 275; US 19
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
14
Merge onto I 75
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
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.
18
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
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 8
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
22
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
27
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to navigate local roads before peak traffic hours set in. Budget for at least one planned stop during your 4-hour and 37-minute transit to stay refreshed and focused. Given the local nature of these roads, keep a close eye on your GPS navigation to ensure you don't miss any of the frequent turns required along the way. While the $49 fuel estimate is standard, keeping your tank topped off before heading onto smaller roads is a smart strategy to avoid searching for stations in unfamiliar residential areas. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace to match the local speed limits and flow.
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 144.5 miles from Bayonet Point, FL, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.3 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.5 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 Bayonet Point, 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 Bayonet Point, FL
This is one driving day of about 289 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bayonet Point, 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 209.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.5 mi from Bayonet Point, FL · 2h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 144.5 miles from Bayonet Point, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 209.3 miles.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.28 one way
$96.55 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $52.29 | $104.59 |
| premium | $4.90 | $55.71 | $111.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.21 | $128.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.24
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(13.4 mi)
$0.94
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
$48
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.35 | $13.87 |
| Efficient EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.29 | $11.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.46 | $18.50 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
6:03 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
7 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
5h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bayonet Point, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 289 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US Highway 19, Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.5 miles from Bayonet Point, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 289 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 272.7 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 281.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bayonet Point, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
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