Origin
Longwood, FL
Morning in Longwood on Monday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Longwood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Drive Time
9h 1m
Distance
625.4 mi
1,006 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$104
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 53m
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6 AM
9h 2m
8 AM
9h 18m
10 AM
9h 7m
12 PM
9h 6m
3 PM
9h 8m
5 PM
9h 17m
8 PM
8h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Longwood, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Longwood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 625.4 miles and takes about 9h 1m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Blenheim Road, Shrewsbury Way, Longwood Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $104.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
312.7 miles from Longwood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 625.4 miles and 9h 1m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Blenheim Road and Shrewsbury Way.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blenheim Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 1m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Longwood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shrewsbury Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Longwood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillcrest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bayview Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poquito Road North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lewis Turner Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Blenheim Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longwood, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
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10 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Blenheim Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Blenheim Road
3
Continue on Shrewsbury Way
509 ft
·
23 sec
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Shrewsbury Way
4
Turn right onto Longwood Drive
387 ft
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17 sec
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Longwood Drive
5
Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
453 ft
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21 sec
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Hillcrest Drive
6
Turn left onto Bayview Drive
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Bayview Drive
7
Turn right onto Sunset Lane
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Sunset Lane
8
Turn left onto Poquito Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Poquito Road North
9
Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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Lewis Turner Boulevard
10
Turn sharp left onto Eglin Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Eglin Parkway
11
Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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Eglin Parkway
12
Continue on Government Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Government Avenue
13
Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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West John Sims Parkway
14
Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17 mi
·
22 min
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North Partin Drive
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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I 10 East: Tallahassee
16
Merge slight left
226 mi
·
4 hr 2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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I-75 South: Tampa
18
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
19
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi
·
4 hr 39 min
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Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
20
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
21
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Hollywood Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest 64th Way
23
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
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Southwest 8th Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 312.7 miles from Longwood, FL, or about 4h 30m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 138 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 312.7 miles or 4h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 312.7 miles or 4h 30m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 9m
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 Longwood, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Longwood, FL
Aim for roughly 313 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Pembroke Pines, FL
Aim for roughly 313 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 138 miles from Longwood, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 312.7 mi from Longwood, FL · 4h 30m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
206 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
413 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Orlando, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
313 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 313 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 138 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 312.7 miles from Longwood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 313 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Pembroke Pines, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$104.47 one way
$208.94 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
219 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $113.16 | $226.33 |
| premium | $4.90 | $120.55 | $241.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $138.94 | $277.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$104
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$234–$344
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 218.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 187.6 | 2 | $65.67 | $30.02 |
| Efficient EV | 156.4 | 1 | $54.72 | $25.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 250.2 | 3 | $87.56 | $40.03 |
Gas CO2
219 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
12:42 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 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
9h 1m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Longwood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 625.4 miles and takes about 9h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blenheim Road, Shrewsbury Way, Longwood Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 313 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 312.7 miles from Longwood, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $104.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Longwood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Longwood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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