Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Belleair, FL

Drive Time

5h 3m

Distance

266 mi

428 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 50m ★

6 AM

5h 3m

8 AM

5h 30m

10 AM

5h 13m

12 PM

5h 10m

3 PM

5h 14m

5 PM

5h 29m

8 PM

4h 55m

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 Pembroke Pines, FL to Belleair, FL covers 266 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southwest 64th Way, Hollywood Boulevard, Florida's Turnpike Toll for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

133 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 3m drive with frequent turns across 266 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southwest 64th Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Belleair, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southwest 64th Way	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hollywood Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Toll	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 595	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 84 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 595 West	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Southwest 64th Way — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Continue on Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way

Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

4.9 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 595, SR 84, US 441

Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 84 West, I 595 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 595 West

Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

9.1 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

209 mi · 3 hr 44 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

19 mi · 22 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

0.3 mi · 36 sec · 54th Avenue North Westbound

Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

0.9 mi · 1 min · 54th Avenue North

Turn right onto 34th Street North

0.6 mi · 1 min · 34th Street North

Continue on US Highway 19 North

6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 19 North

Take the exit slight right toward FL 686: East Bay Drive, Roosevelt Boulevard

0.3 mi · 39 sec · FL 686: East Bay Drive, Roosevelt Boulevard

Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

Turn left onto East Bay Drive

3.6 mi · 6 min · East Bay Drive

Continue on West Bay Drive

0.5 mi · 55 sec · West Bay Drive

Turn right onto Clearwater Largo Road North

0.8 mi · 1 min · Clearwater Largo Road North

Turn left onto Rosery Road Northwest

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Rosery Road Northwest

Continue on Poinsettia Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Poinsettia Road

Turn right onto Indian Rocks Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Indian Rocks Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Indian Rocks Road

49 ft · 1 sec · Indian Rocks Road

Exit the roundabout onto Indian Rocks Road

276 ft · 13 sec · Indian Rocks Road

Turn left onto Gardenia Street

135 ft · 6 sec · Gardenia Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 133 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 2h 31m into the drive.

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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133 miles or 2h 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleair, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pembroke Pines, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 266 miles and 5h 3m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 2h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rotonda West, FL

133 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

Bonita Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rotonda West, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Belleair, FL

The final approach into Belleair, 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 Belleair, 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

$44.43 one way

$88.87 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$48.13	$96.26
premium	$4.90	$51.27	$102.55
diesel	$5.64	$59.10	$118.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.8	0	$27.93	$12.77
Efficient EV	66.5	0	$23.28	$10.64
EV Truck/SUV	106.4	1	$37.24	$17.02

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 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 21 hours ago

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belleair, FL

Afternoon in Belleair on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

3 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

5h 3m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Belleair, FL covers 266 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southwest 64th Way, Hollywood Boulevard, Florida's Turnpike Toll. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133 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 $44.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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 straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Belleair, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Pembroke Pines, FL to Belleair, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.