Florida Ridge, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is 118.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Florida, making it a convenient option for local travelers. Expect a high percentage of highway driving, which means you'll cover ground efficiently. This route is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss trip from one Florida point to another, with minimal navigation challenges. Plan for a quick, direct journey with a predictable travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.1 miles from Florida Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 118.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on Florida's Turnpike, covering an uninterrupted stretch of 102.2 miles. This means you're in for a consistent, high-speed experience for most of the journey. The personality of the road is that of a functional corridor designed for efficient travel between points, rather than a scenic tour. Be prepared for a steady pace with limited distractions from local traffic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 102.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and North Kings Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 1 / US Highway 1.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 118.2 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 1.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.1 mi into trip|~3m in|US 1 / US Highway 1
Turn right onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
14.1 mi into trip|~23m 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
5
14.6 mi into trip|~24m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
116.8 mi into trip|~2h 16m 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
117.4 mi into trip|~2h 18m 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 Florida Ridge, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Miami
14.1 mi in|~23m
Florida's Turnpike South
14.1 mi in|~23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
102.2 mi
1h 52m
North Kings Highway
5.2 mi
7m
Turnpike Feeder Road
3 mi
4m
South Kings Highway
2.4 mi
3m
US Highway 1
2.2 mi
3m
9th Street Southwest
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
7th Road Southwest
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 102.2 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florida Ridge, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on 7th Road Southwest
0.5 mi·1 min·7th Road Southwest
2
Turn right onto CR 606
0.7 mi·1 min·9th Street Southwest
3
Turn right onto US 1
2.2 mi·3 min·US Highway 1
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 713
3.0 mi·4 min·Turnpike Feeder Road
5
Continue on FL 713
5.2 mi·7 min·North Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on FL 713
2.4 mi·3 min·South Kings Highway
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
102 mi·1 hr 52 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just over 2 hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Florida Ridge, FL in the morning or early afternoon will get you to Pembroke Pines, FL with ample daylight. The longest stretch of continuous driving is 102.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so consider a quick stop for fuel or a stretch break before you embark on that segment if needed. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's a budget-friendly trip, so focus on making good time and enjoying the direct route.
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 59.1 miles from Florida Ridge, FL, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.2 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 26 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Florida Ridge, 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 Florida Ridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 118.2 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Florida Ridge, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 102.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.1 mi from Florida Ridge, FL
· 1h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Florida Ridge, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.2 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.81 one way
$37.63 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$20.47
$40.93
premium
$4.72
$21.98
$43.96
diesel
$5.61
$26.10
$52.19
Estimated Tolls: $7.37
Florida's Turnpike
(102.2 mi)$7.16
Turnpike Feeder Road
(3 mi)$0.21
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
$19
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.5
0
$12.41
$5.67
Efficient EV
29.6
0
$10.34
$4.73
EV Truck/SUV
47.3
0
$16.55
$7.56
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Florida Ridge, FL
Morning
in Florida Ridge on Saturday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning
in Pembroke Pines on Saturday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
E 3 to 12 mph7% chanceLive 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
11 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
2h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Florida Ridge, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 118.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, North Kings Highway, Turnpike Feeder Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.1 miles from Florida Ridge, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.81 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 118.2 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 1.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Florida Ridge, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
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.
