Trip from Doral, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Drive Time

32m

Distance

25 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Doral, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 25 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northwest 51st Terrace, Northwest 99th Avenue, Northwest 51st Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.08 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

12.5 miles from Doral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 25 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Northwest 51st Terrace is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Northwest 51st Terrace	0 mi	0m
Northwest 99th Avenue	0 mi	0m
Northwest 51st Lane	0 mi	0m
Northwest 52nd Street	0 mi	0m
Northwest 107th Avenue	0 mi	0m
Northwest 74th Street	0 mi	0m
Orlando	0 mi	0m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Northwest 51st Terrace — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Northwest 51st Terrace

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Turn right onto Northwest 99th Avenue

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Turn right onto Northwest 51st Lane

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Turn left onto Northwest 99th Avenue

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Turn left onto Northwest 52nd Street

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Turn right onto Northwest 107th Avenue

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Turn left onto Northwest 74th Street

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Continue straight

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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

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Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

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Continue on Southwest 8th Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 12.5 miles from Doral, FL.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.5 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Doral, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Doral, FL

This is one driving day of about 25 miles and 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Doral, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Country Club, FL

13 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.5 mi from Doral, FL

Hialeah, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Country Club, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.5 miles from Doral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.15	$4.08	$8.17
midgrade	$4.60	$4.52	$9.05
premium	$4.90	$4.82	$9.64
diesel	$4.35	$4.28	$8.56

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Doral, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 25 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northwest 51st Terrace, Northwest 99th Avenue, Northwest 51st Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Doral, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.08 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.

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Reverse Route

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