Trip from Niceville, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Q: Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 306 miles on day one.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 305.6 miles from Niceville, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $102.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Drive Time

11h 5m

Distance

611.1 mi

984 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$102

one way

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Best Time to Leave

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4 AM

10h 56m ★

6 AM

11h 6m

8 AM

11h 26m

10 AM

11h 13m

12 PM

11h 11m

3 PM

11h 14m

5 PM

11h 25m

8 PM

11h 0m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Niceville, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 611.1 miles and takes about 11h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 258 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $102.08 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

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

305.6 miles from Niceville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 611.1 miles and 11h 5m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Florida's Turnpike and I 10.

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.

Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 258 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.1 miles in near I 10.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 611.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 244.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 351.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

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18.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

244.2 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Take the exit toward I-75 South: Tampa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

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351.7 mi into trip | ~6h 22m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

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609.8 mi into trip | ~11h 2m 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

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610.4 mi into trip | ~11h 3m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Niceville, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

351.7 mi in | ~6h 22m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

351.7 mi in | ~6h 22m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	258 mi	4h 39m
I 10	226.1 mi	4h 2m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
FL 285	11.3 mi	14m
South Partin Drive	6.2 mi	9m
Southwest 64th Way	0.5 mi	1m
Southwest 8th Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Hollywood Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 258 mi, about 4h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Reynolds Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Reynolds Avenue

2

Turn right onto South Partin Drive

6.2 mi · 9 min · South Partin Drive

3

Continue on FL 285

11 mi · 14 min · FL 285

4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

5

Merge onto I 10

226 mi · 4 hr 2 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

7

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

8

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

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

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 305.6 miles from Niceville, FL, or about 5h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258 miles.

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 134 miles or 2h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 305.6 miles or 5h 32m 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 305.6 miles or 5h 32m

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 9h 58m

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 Niceville, 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 Niceville, FL

Aim for roughly 306 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Pembroke Pines, FL

Aim for roughly 306 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 134 miles from Niceville, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 258 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 305.6 mi from Niceville, FL · 5h 32m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Lake City, FL

202 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.

Popular next leg

Lake City, FL to Orlando, FL

154.7 mi · 2h 20m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

403 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, FL

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

218.6 mi · 3h 12m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

306 mi · about 5.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 306 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 134 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 305.6 miles from Niceville, 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 258 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 306 miles or 5.5 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.

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

$102.08 one way

$204.17 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 214 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$110.58	$221.15
premium	$4.90	$117.79	$235.59
diesel	$5.64	$135.77	$271.53

Estimated Tolls: $18.06

Florida's Turnpike (258 mi) $18.06

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

$102

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$250–$360

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 213.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	183.3	2	$64.17	$29.33
Efficient EV	152.8	1	$53.47	$24.44
EV Truck/SUV	244.4	3	$85.55	$39.11

Gas CO2

214 kg

EV CO2

71 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Niceville, FL

Morning in Niceville on Monday

Local time

10:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Monday

Local time

11:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

E 13 to 17 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

19 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

11h 5m 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 Niceville, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 611.1 miles and takes about 11h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.