Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Citrus Springs, FL

Drive Time

5h 35m

Distance

292.6 mi

471 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Citrus Springs, FL covers 292.6 miles and takes about 5h 35m 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 $48.88 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

146.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 35m drive with frequent turns across 292.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 13 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 35m 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 Citrus Springs, 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
FL 44	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Citrus Springs Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Greco Terrace	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 Citrus Springs, 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 Hollywood Boulevard

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

4

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

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

5

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

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

6

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike

7

Keep slight right to continue on FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

1.0 mi · 1 min · FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

8

Turn left

15 mi · 20 min

9

Turn slight right

1.0 mi · 2 min

10

Turn slight right

14 mi · 21 min

11

Turn left onto North Citrus Springs Boulevard

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Citrus Springs Boulevard

12

Turn left onto North Greco Terrace

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Greco Terrace

13

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 146.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 2h 47m 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 146.3 miles or 2h 47m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Citrus Springs, 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 292.6 miles and 5h 35m.

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 146.3 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 2h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

146 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

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

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Citrus Springs, FL

The final approach into Citrus Springs, 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 Citrus Springs, 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

$48.88 one way

$97.76 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$52.94	$105.89
premium	$4.90	$56.40	$112.80
diesel	$5.64	$65.01	$130.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.8	1	$30.72	$14.04
Efficient EV	73.2	0	$25.60	$11.70
EV Truck/SUV	117	1	$40.96	$18.73

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 20 hours ago

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

3:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Citrus Springs, FL

Afternoon in Citrus Springs on Sunday

Local time

3:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

12 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 35m 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 Citrus Springs, FL covers 292.6 miles and takes about 5h 35m 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 146.3 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 $48.88 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 35m 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 Citrus Springs, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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