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Trip from Miami, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Drive Time

27m

Distance

18.6 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

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Downtown Miami, FL, FL

Miami, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

The drive from Miami, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 18.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Southwest 64th Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.11 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

9.3 miles from Miami, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 27m highway drive covering 18.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 9.8 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 0.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 18.6 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 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 95

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95
7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 North
6
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.5 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 12A Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
8
17 mi into trip | ~22m in

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

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boule...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Miami, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike along the way.

Florida's Turnpike

11.3 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 9.8 mi 12m
Florida's Turnpike 5.3 mi 6m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Hollywood Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Miami Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 9.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Miami Avenue

499 ft · 16 sec · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2

Take the ramp

472 ft · 11 sec
Toward I 95 Use the slight right lane.
3

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North Use the slight right lane.
4

Merge onto I 95

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

7.8 mi · 9 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 12A Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll Use the slight left lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
8

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

5.3 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 49 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
10

At end of road, turn left onto SR 820

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
13

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

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 9.3 miles from Miami, FL, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.8 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 18.6 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9.3 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

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 Miami, 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 Miami, FL

This is one driving day of about 18.6 miles and 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Miami, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 9.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.3 mi from Miami, FL · 12m into the drive

Downtown Hialeah, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hialeah, FL

9 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

Miramar, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hialeah, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Miami, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.11 one way

$6.21 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $3.37 $6.73
premium $4.90 $3.59 $7.17
diesel $5.64 $4.13 $8.26

Estimated Tolls: $0.37

Florida's Turnpike (5.3 mi) $0.37

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

$3

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Shoppes at West Avenue - Tesla Supercharger

Miami Beach, FL

Tesla

18 DCFC

BASE Miami Beach

Miami, FL

Non-Networked

12 DCFC

Pennsylvania Avenue Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Miami Beach, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

YCP - DCFC

Miami Beach, FL

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Tesla: 2 Non-Networked: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.63 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.60 $1.19

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Miami, FL

Afternoon in Miami on Monday

Local time

12:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Monday

Local time

12:44 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.

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

1 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

27m 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 Miami, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 18.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Southwest 64th Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Miami, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.11 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 11 significant decision points across 18.6 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 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Miami, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike along the way.

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