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Trip from Flagler Estates, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 26m

Distance

285.7 mi

460 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 13m ★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Flagler Estates, FL, FL

Flagler Estates, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

This 285.7-mile drive from Flagler Estates, FL, to Pembroke Pines, FL, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 26 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 97% of the journey on major roads like I-95 and Florida's Turnpike. With a projected fuel cost of $45, this trip is an efficient way to move between these two points within Florida. You'll find it a straightforward, highway-centric experience, suitable for those who prefer covering distance efficiently. Expect one planned stop along the way to break up the journey.

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

142.9 miles from Flagler Estates, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 285.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Prepare for a highway-focused drive, as 97% of this 285.7-mile trip utilizes major expressways. The experience is largely characterized by sustained travel on routes like I-95 and Florida's Turnpike. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 168.3 miles, predominantly on I-95, emphasizing the continuous nature of this drive. While primarily highway, the inclusion of CR 204 as a main road suggests a brief transition off the fastest routes before rejoining them. This profile means consistent speeds and a focus on forward momentum.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 168.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 180.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 285.7 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 180.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
180.3 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
180.8 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
181.6 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
284.3 mi into trip | ~5h 22m 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
285 mi into trip | ~5h 24m 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 Flagler Estates, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Pierce

180.3 mi in | ~3h 26m

Miami

181.6 mi in | ~3h 29m

Florida's Turnpike South

181.6 mi in | ~3h 29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 168.3 mi 3h 1m
Florida's Turnpike 102.2 mi 1h 52m
CR 204 5.6 mi 9m
Flagler Estates Boulevard 2.4 mi 5m
County Road 13 2.4 mi 4m
Oliver Avenue 0.9 mi 3m
Okeechobee Road 0.5 mi <1m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 168.3 mi, about 3h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flagler Estates, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.

1

Start on East Deep Creek Boulevard

256 ft · 15 sec · East Deep Creek Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Roberta Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Roberta Street
3

Turn left onto Oliver Avenue

0.9 mi · 3 min · Oliver Avenue
4

Turn right onto Flagler Estates Boulevard

2.4 mi · 5 min · Flagler Estates Boulevard
5

At end of road, turn right onto CR 13

2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 13
6

Continue on CR 204

5.6 mi · 9 min · CR 204
7

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

0.1 mi · 14 sec · US 1
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
9

Merge onto I 95

168 mi · 3 hr 1 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
18

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
20

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 26-minute duration, departing Flagler Estates in the morning is advisable to arrive in Pembroke Pines with daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, plan this break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or where you anticipate needing fuel or a rest. The $45 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always consider topping up before you leave. Since the longest stretch is 168.3 miles, ensure you're comfortable with extended periods on I-95 before setting out. Utilizing Florida's Turnpike is also a key part of this journey, so be aware of any potential toll costs.

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 142.9 miles from Flagler Estates, FL, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168.3 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 63 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 142.9 miles or 2h 46m 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 27m

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 Flagler Estates, 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 Flagler Estates, FL

This is one driving day of about 285.7 miles and 5h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Flagler Estates, 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 95 for about 168.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 142.9 mi from Flagler Estates, FL · 2h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

143 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

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.9 miles from Flagler Estates, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 168.3 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

$45.48 one way

$90.95 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $49.47 $98.94
premium $4.72 $53.12 $106.25
diesel $5.61 $63.08 $126.16

Estimated Tolls: $7.16

Florida's Turnpike (102.2 mi) $7.16

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

$45

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.7 1 $30.00 $13.71
Efficient EV 71.4 0 $25.00 $11.43
EV Truck/SUV 114.3 1 $40.00 $18.28

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Flagler Estates, FL

Evening in Flagler Estates on Thursday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Evening in Pembroke Pines on Thursday

Local time

5:51 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.

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

12 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 26m 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 Flagler Estates, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 285.7 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, CR 204. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.9 miles from Flagler Estates, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.48 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 16 significant decision points across 285.7 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 180.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Flagler Estates, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

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