Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Country Club, FL

Drive Time

23m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 21m ★

6 AM

0h 23m

8 AM

0h 27m

10 AM

0h 25m

12 PM

0h 24m

3 PM

0h 25m

5 PM

0h 27m

8 PM

0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Country Club, FL

Mick Haupt

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Pembroke Pines and Country Club, this 10.7-mile journey is a straightforward commute. You can expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the route involves no highway driving, you will stay entirely on local roads throughout the duration of your travel. Budgeting for this trip is incredibly simple, as you will likely only need about $2 in fuel to complete the trek. Because the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or extended travel planning. It is a practical, no-fuss connection within Florida that gets you from point A to point B with minimal overhead.

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

5.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you navigate through the area. You will spend your time shifting between Southwest 68th Boulevard, Southwest 9th Street, and Southwest 72nd Avenue rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. Since the highway share is zero percent, the pace remains steady and urban throughout the 23-minute drive. You will not find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, as the longest segment is essentially the local streets themselves. This is a technical, low-speed trip that demands frequent adjustments behind the wheel rather than the monotonous experience of a long-distance highway commute.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Southwest 69th Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 10.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue

Navigation decision point

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

6.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 43 Toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue

6.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 823 South: Hialeah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward SR 823 South: Hialeah

7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | Northwest 199th Street

Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Country Club, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.

Florida's Turnpike Toll South

3.5 mi in | ~8m

Homestead

3.5 mi in | ~8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	2.3 mi	2m
South University Drive	1.4 mi	2m
Pembroke Road	1.3 mi	2m
Northwest 57th Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Northwest 199th Street	0.9 mi	2m
Bobolink Drive	0.6 mi	2m
Northwest 67th Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Southwest 68th Boulevard	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike — 2.3 mi, about 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Southwest 8th Street

119 ft · 6 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest 68th Boulevard

Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Southwest 15th Street

Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue

Turn right onto SR 824

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road

Turn left onto SR 817

1.4 mi · 2 min · South University Drive

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead Use the right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

2.3 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 43 Toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

203 ft · 7 sec

Toward SR 823 South: Hialeah Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SR 823

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Red Road

Continue on SR 823

1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 57th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Northwest 199th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Northwest 67th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest 67th Avenue

Turn right onto SR 860

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Northwest 186th Street

Turn right onto Bobolink Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Bobolink Drive

Turn left onto Guy del Russo Parkway

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Guy del Russo Parkway

Turn left onto East Saint Andrews Drive

102 ft · 4 sec · East Saint Andrews Drive

Turn right onto Royal Birkdale Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Royal Birkdale Drive

Turn right onto South Saint Andrews Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · South Saint Andrews Drive

Arrive at destination

South Saint Andrews Drive

Trip Plan

Because this is a short, 10.7-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the duration is brief enough to complete in one go without needing a break. Keep in mind that since you are navigating entirely on local roads, traffic patterns on Southwest 72nd Avenue can fluctuate, so checking your GPS for real-time congestion is a smart move before you pull out of your driveway. With a fuel budget of only $2, you can easily top off your tank before you leave to avoid any mid-trip errands. Focus on staying alert at each intersection, as the turn-heavy nature of the route means you will be making frequent adjustments to your course.

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 5.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.3 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 10.7 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.3 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Country Club, 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 10.7 miles and 23m.

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 Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for about 2.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.3 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miramar, FL

5 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

Miramar, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miramar, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Country Club, FL

The final approach into Country Club, 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 Country Club, 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

$1.79 one way

$3.57 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$1.94	$3.87
premium	$4.90	$2.06	$4.12
diesel	$5.64	$2.38	$4.75

Estimated Tolls: $0.14

Homestead Extension (2.3 mi) $0.14

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.2	$1.12	$0.51
Efficient EV	2.7	$0.94	$0.43
EV Truck/SUV	4.3	$1.50	$0.68

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Country Club, FL

Afternoon in Country Club on Sunday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

72°F

Miramar, FL

5 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

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

23m 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 Country Club, FL covers 10.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, South University Drive, Pembroke Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.3 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 $1.79 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.