Origin
Parkland, FL
Night in Parkland on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkland, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkland, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 23.2 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, Riverside Drive, Rock Island Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Parkland, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 23.2 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near Rock Island Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Rock Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Rock Island Road
Turn right onto Rock Island Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
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.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
5
10 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
22.4 mi into trip
|
~35m 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 Parkland, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
9.3 mi in
|
~19m
Miami
9.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Riverside Drive | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Rock Island Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Southwest 71st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Royal Palm Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Commercial Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 11.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Holmberg Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Holmberg Road
2
Turn slight right
222 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Royal Palm Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Royal Palm Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Rock Island Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Rock Island Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Southwest 71st Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 71st Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Rock Island Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rock Island Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 870
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Commercial Boulevard
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.39 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.31 | $8.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Florida's Turnpike
(11.8 mi)
$0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Night in Pembroke Pines on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 Parkland, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 23.2 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Riverside Drive, Rock Island Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Parkland, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.69 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Rock Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Parkland, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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