Origin
Middleburg, FL
Afternoon in Middleburg on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleburg, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Drive Time
6h 14m
Distance
332.8 mi
536 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 2m
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6 AM
6h 15m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 39m
8 PM
6h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleburg, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Traveling from Middleburg to Pembroke Pines covers 332.8 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 14 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can reasonably complete the trip in a single day, though you should budget approximately $56 for fuel. You will primarily navigate via I-95, Florida’s Turnpike, and the First Coast Expressway. This journey keeps you entirely within Florida, transitioning from the Northeast region down into the South Florida metro area. It is a straightforward, functional route designed for efficiency rather than leisure, making it ideal for those focused on reaching their destination quickly.
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
166.4 miles from Middleburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 97% of your travel time will be spent on highways. The route features a significant 187.8-mile stretch on I-95, which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will find that the drive maintains a consistent, fast-paced rhythm as you transition onto the Turnpike. While the road is efficient, it is primarily a functional interstate corridor rather than a scenic byway. Prepare for a monotonous, long-distance grind that requires your full attention on traffic flow as you head south.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 187.8 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 2.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 332.8 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 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Pa...
8
227.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m 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
227.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m 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
228.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m 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
331.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Middleburg, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Fort Pierce
227.5 mi in
|
~4h 14m
Miami
228.8 mi in
|
~4h 17m
Florida's Turnpike South
228.8 mi in
|
~4h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 187.8 mi | 3h 22m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 102.2 mi | 1h 52m |
| First Coast Expressway | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| FL 16 | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Blanding Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Shands Bridge | 2 mi | 2m |
| Leonard C. Taylor Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Okeechobee Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 187.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Wharf Street
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wharf Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
32 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Palmetto Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Palmetto Street
4
Turn right onto FL 21
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Blanding Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
286 ft
·
7 sec
Toward FL 23: First Coast Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
7
Merge onto FL 23 Toll
20 mi
·
22 min
·
First Coast Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto SR-23
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
First Coast Expressway
9
Turn right onto FL 16
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
10
Continue on FL 16
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shands Bridge
11
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 16
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 16
12
Turn left onto FL 16
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 16
13
Continue on FL 16
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
FL 16
Use the left / none lanes.
14
Continue on FL 16
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 16
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
16
Merge onto I 95
188 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the none lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
102 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the none lane.
25
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
27
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour-plus trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid the heaviest congestion as you approach the South Florida area. Since this is a highway-dominated route, keep your cruise control steady and watch for varying speed limits when transitioning between the First Coast Expressway and the Turnpike. Because the drive is manageable in one day, you have the flexibility to choose your own pace, but do not underestimate the fatigue that comes with over 300 miles of interstate driving.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.4 miles from Middleburg, FL, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.4 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
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 Middleburg, 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 Middleburg, FL
This is one driving day of about 332.8 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middleburg, 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 187.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.4 mi from Middleburg, FL · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.4 miles from Middleburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.8 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
$55.59 one way
$111.19 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $60.22 | $120.44 |
| premium | $4.90 | $64.15 | $128.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.94 | $147.87 |
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
$56
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.94 | $15.97 |
| Efficient EV | 83.2 | 0 | $29.12 | $13.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.1 | 1 | $46.59 | $21.30 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
66°F
Lockhart, FL
166 mi in
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
6h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Middleburg, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 332.8 miles and takes about 6h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, First Coast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.4 miles from Middleburg, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.59 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 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 21 significant decision points across 332.8 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 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middleburg, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
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