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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Big Pine Key, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

146.6 mi

236 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 17m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m

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 Big Pine Key, FL covers 146.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Overseas Highway, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Dixie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.4 miles on Overseas Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

73.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 146.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Big Pine Key, FL covers 146.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Overseas Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 77.4 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Southwest 69th Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.6 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 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (SR 817 / South University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: 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.

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Southwest 69th Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | SR 817 / South University Drive

Turn left onto SR 817 / South University Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
3.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
49.9 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 1 / Dixie Highway

Merge onto US 1 / Dixie Highway

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

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Overseas Highway 77.4 mi 2h
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike 45.5 mi 52m
Dixie Highway 19.2 mi 26m
South University Drive 1.4 mi 2m
Pembroke Road 1.3 mi 2m
Southwest 68th Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
Southwest 15th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest 69th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Overseas Highway — 77.4 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Big Pine Key, FL.

1

Start on Southwest 8th Street

119 ft · 6 sec · Southwest 8th Street
2

Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest 68th Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Southwest 15th Street
4

Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue
5

Turn right onto SR 824

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road
6

Turn left onto SR 817

1.4 mi · 2 min · South University Drive
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead Use the right lane.
8

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road
9

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

46 mi · 52 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
11

Merge onto US 1

19 mi · 26 min · Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on US 1

77 mi · 2 hr · Overseas Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Arrive at destination

US 1

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 73.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 32 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.3 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Big Pine Key, 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 146.6 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.
The longest stretch is on Overseas Highway for about 77.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.3 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 1h 35m into the drive

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Florida City, FL

73 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

Three Lakes, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Florida City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Big Pine Key, FL

The final approach into Big Pine Key, 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 Big Pine Key, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 40.4
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov
Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park

National Park

Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and anima...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour $35 near mile 50.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.33 one way

$46.67 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $25.38 $50.77
premium $4.72 $27.26 $54.52
diesel $5.61 $32.37 $64.73

Estimated Tolls: $2.73

Homestead Extension (45.5 mi) $2.73

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

$23

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44 0 $15.39 $7.04
Efficient EV 36.7 0 $12.83 $5.86
EV Truck/SUV 58.6 0 $20.52 $9.38

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Evening in Pembroke Pines on Thursday

Local time

5:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Big Pine Key, FL

Evening in Big Pine Key on Thursday

Local time

5:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

4 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

3h 29m 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 Big Pine Key, FL covers 146.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Overseas Highway, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Dixie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.3 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 $23.33 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (SR 817 / South University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pembroke Pines, FL to Big Pine Key, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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