Origin
Country Club, FL
Afternoon in Country Club on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Country Club, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Country Club, FL
Mick Haupt
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Country Club to Pembroke Pines, you are looking at a brief 12.8-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. Since this is a short local drive, you certainly do not need an overnight stay; it is easily manageable as a single-day outing. You will navigate primarily via Royal Birkdale Drive, East Saint Andrews Drive, and Guy del Russo Parkway. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route. Both locations are situated within Florida, so you will remain in the same region throughout the entire trip. It is a straightforward commute that functions perfectly for errands or visiting friends in the neighboring area.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.4 miles from Country Club, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open highway experience, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will not find any long, monotonous stretches here, with the longest segment being zero miles on Royal Birkdale Drive. Because the road consists entirely of local streets, you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersections along the way. Navigating through these residential and local connector roads requires constant attention compared to a high-speed interstate haul. The experience is purely functional, keeping you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Royal Birkdale Drive 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 Country Club, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is easy. At 23m 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 Country Club, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Birkdale Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Saint Andrews Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Guy del Russo Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bobolink Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 186th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 67th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 199th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Royal Birkdale Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Country Club, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
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Start on South Saint Andrews Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
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South Saint Andrews Drive
2
Turn left onto Royal Birkdale Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Royal Birkdale Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Saint Andrews Drive
302 ft
·
14 sec
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East Saint Andrews Drive
4
Turn right onto Guy del Russo Parkway
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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Guy del Russo Parkway
5
Turn right onto Bobolink Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bobolink Drive
6
Turn left onto Northwest 186th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest 186th Street
7
Turn left onto Northwest 67th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 67th Avenue
8
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
9
Turn left onto Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
10
Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
11
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
17
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes less than half an hour, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You can skip planned stops entirely, as the 12.8-mile distance is short enough to drive in one go without needing a break. Keep in mind that because this route relies on local parkways and drives, traffic patterns on these specific roads will dictate your actual travel time more than any highway congestion would. If you want a smooth experience, try to avoid peak local commuting hours to keep your transit time near that 23-minute mark. Always ensure your tank has enough for the short hop, though with a $2 fuel estimate, it is a very light impact on your travel budget.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.4 miles from Country Club, FL, or about 11m 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 12.8 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.4 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
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 Country Club, 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 Country Club, FL
This is one driving day of about 12.8 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Country Club, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.4 mi from Country Club, FL · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.4 miles from Country Club, 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
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.90 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
72°F
Miramar, FL
6 mi in
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
3 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
23m 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 Country Club, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 12.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Royal Birkdale Drive, East Saint Andrews Drive, Guy del Russo Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Country Club, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.14 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.
The drive from Country Club, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is easy. At 23m 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 Country Club, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Country Club, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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