Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Night in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
9:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Avon Park, FL
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
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6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon Park, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Pembroke Pines and Avon Park, this 8.1-mile journey is an incredibly efficient trip. Expect to spend about 14 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Florida's Turnpike, Griffin Road, and Southwest 64th Way. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, this is an exceptionally budget-friendly route for local travel. Because the total duration is so short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a brief change of scenery, the simplicity of this connection makes it an easy trip to manage.
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
4.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This short route offers a mixed driving profile that transitions quickly between local streets and highway travel. You will spend roughly 45% of your time on the highway, balancing the stop-and-go nature of city roads with faster transit. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 3.6-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, which provides the most consistent pace of the entire drive. As you move from the local segments onto the Turnpike, the rhythm of the trip shifts from urban maneuvering to a more direct, high-speed flow. It is a straightforward experience that lacks the technical difficulty of winding mountain roads or complex rural navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 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 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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SR 818 / Griffin Road
Turn right onto SR 818 / Griffin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Avon Park, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
1 mi in
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~3m
Miami
1 mi in
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~3m
Orlando
1 mi in
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~3m
Florida's Turnpike North
1.1 mi in
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~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Griffin Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 27th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Avon Park, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
2
Continue on Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
3
Turn right onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the none lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 53
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto SR 818
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Griffin Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight left
107 ft
·
4 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Southwest 27th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southwest 27th Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Southwest 27th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this drive takes only 14 minutes, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time and pace. You do not need to schedule any formal stops along the way, as the 8.1-mile distance is easily completed in one go. Keep in mind that your fuel expenses will be minimal, so you can focus your planning on your destination rather than logistical pit stops. When merging onto the 3.6-mile stretch of Florida's Turnpike, stay alert for typical highway traffic patterns to ensure a smooth transition. Taking advantage of the short travel time allows you to reach Avon Park with plenty of daylight remaining for your plans.
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 4.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.6 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 8.1 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.1 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon Park, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines, FL
This is one driving day of about 8.1 miles and 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pembroke Pines, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 3.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.1 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 8.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avon Park, FL
The final approach into Avon Park, 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 Avon Park, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.71 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.47 | $2.93 |
| premium | $4.90 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Florida's Turnpike
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
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
$1
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Avon Park, FL
Night in Avon Park on Sunday
Local time
9:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
72°F
Miramar, FL
4 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
2 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
14m 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 Pembroke Pines, FL to Avon Park, FL covers 8.1 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Griffin Road, Southwest 64th Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.35 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Avon Park, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
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