Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Doral, FL

Q: How long is the trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Doral, FL?

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Doral, FL covers 22.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, South University Drive, Pembroke Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Drive Time

33m

Distance

22.7 mi

36 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 31m ★

6 AM

0h 33m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 35m

12 PM

0h 35m

3 PM

0h 36m

5 PM

0h 39m

8 PM

0h 32m

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

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Doral, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Pembroke Pines and Doral is a quick, 22.7-mile journey that typically takes about 33 minutes to complete. Because this route stays entirely on local roads, you won't need to worry about highway tolls or high-speed congestion. It is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex planning. With a total fuel cost estimated at just $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate South Florida. Whether you are heading out for work or a local visit, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it a hassle-free connection between these two Florida hubs.

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

11.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a fast-paced highway cruise. You will spend your time navigating through Southwest 68th Boulevard, Southwest 9th Street, and Southwest 72nd Avenue, with zero percent of the trip spent on major highways. Because the longest stretch is zero miles on Southwest 68th Boulevard, you should prepare for frequent turning and constant interaction with local traffic patterns. This route demands your full attention, as the lack of highway stretches means you are constantly navigating urban intersections. The personality of this drive is purely functional, prioritizing direct access over high-speed travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 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 14.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and South University Drive. You will hit about 15 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.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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

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.

18.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward Northwest 74th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31 Toward Northwest 74th Street

22.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Doral, 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	14.8 mi	15m
South University Drive	1.4 mi	2m
Pembroke Road	1.3 mi	2m
Northwest 107th Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
Northwest 52nd Street	0.9 mi	2m
Northwest 74th Street	0.8 mi	1m
Southwest 68th Boulevard	0.4 mi	1m
Southwest 15th Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike — 14.8 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

15 mi · 15 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 31 Toward Northwest 74th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Northwest 74th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northwest 74th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Northwest 107th Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 107th Avenue

Turn left onto Northwest 52nd Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Northwest 52nd Street

Turn right onto Northwest 99th Avenue

171 ft · 7 sec · Northwest 99th Avenue

Turn right onto Northwest 51st Lane

59 ft · 4 sec · Northwest 51st Lane

Turn left onto Northwest 99th Avenue

286 ft · 16 sec · Northwest 99th Avenue

Turn left onto Northwest 51st Terrace

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Northwest 51st Terrace

Turn right

41 ft · 2 sec

Turn right

60 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 33-minute commute, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. However, given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid peak rush hours to keep your transit time as close to the 33-minute estimate as possible. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, but keeping a small buffer in your schedule for traffic at intersections is always a smart move. Budgeting $4 for fuel should be more than enough for the 22.7-mile distance. My best tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between Southwest 68th Boulevard and Southwest 72nd Avenue ahead of time to stay confident through the multiple turns.

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 11.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.8 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 22.7 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.3 miles or 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Doral, 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 22.7 miles and 33m.

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 14.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.3 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Country Club, FL

11 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

Hialeah, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Country Club, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Doral, FL

The final approach into Doral, 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 Doral, 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

$3.79 one way

$7.58 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$4.11	$8.21
premium	$4.90	$4.38	$8.75
diesel	$5.64	$5.04	$10.09

Estimated Tolls: $0.89

Homestead Extension (14.8 mi) $0.89

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

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.8	$2.38	$1.09
Efficient EV	5.7	$1.99	$0.91
EV Truck/SUV	9.1	$3.18	$1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 22 hours ago

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Evening in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

5:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Doral, FL

Evening in Doral on Sunday

Local time

5:52 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

33m 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 Doral, FL covers 22.7 miles and takes about 33m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.3 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 $3.79 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.