The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Macclenny, FL covers 357 miles and takes about 6h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, I 10 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 207.8 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.82 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
178.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 36m. Total distance: 357 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 36m highway drive covering 357 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 207.8 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 207.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 357 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 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
8
103.9 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
105 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
8
313.3 mi into trip|~5h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 337
Toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacks...
8
354.9 mi into trip|~6h 32m in
Take the exit toward FL 228: Macclenny, Maxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 336
Toward FL 228: Macclenny, Maxville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Macclenny, FL, road signs point toward Vero Beach, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches and Beltway.
Vero Beach
103.9 mi in|~1h 57m
Orange Park
313.3 mi in|~5h 44m
Jacksonville Beaches
313.3 mi in|~5h 44m
Beltway
313.5 mi in|~5h 45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
207.8 mi
3h 43m
Florida's Turnpike
102.5 mi
1h 53m
I 10
20.3 mi
22m
West Beltway
19.7 mi
22m
South State Road 228
1.7 mi
3m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
Okeechobee Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 207.8 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Macclenny, 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 SR 820
0.2 mi·31 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, OrlandoUse the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
102 mi·1 hr 53 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
9
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
208 mi·3 hr 43 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 337Toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville BeachesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway
15
Merge onto I 295
20 mi·22 min·West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 21BToward I 10 West: Lake CityUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 10
20 mi·22 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 336Toward FL 228: Macclenny, MaxvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
373 ft·8 sec
Toward FL 228 West: Macclenny
20
Continue on FL 228
1.7 mi·3 min·South State Road 228
21
Arrive at destination
FL 228
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.8 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 79 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.5 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macclenny, 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 357 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 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 I 95 for about 207.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.5 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL
· 3h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 178.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 207.8 miles.
Arriving in Macclenny, FL
The final approach into Macclenny, 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 Macclenny, FL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$15
near mile 295.4
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 270.8
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$25
near mile 209.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.82 one way
$113.65 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg125 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$61.81
$123.63
premium
$4.72
$66.38
$132.76
diesel
$5.61
$78.82
$157.64
Estimated Tolls: $7.17
Florida's Turnpike
(102.5 mi)$7.17
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
$57
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Tesla Supercharger
Macclenny, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
FPL EVolution Charging Station
Macclenny, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Jacksonville, Florida
EVgo
1 DCFC
EVmatch Charging Station
Macclenny, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 2
Tesla: 1
EVgo: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107.1
1
$37.48
$17.14
Efficient EV
89.3
1
$31.24
$14.28
EV Truck/SUV
142.8
1
$49.98
$22.85
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Afternoon
in Pembroke Pines on Friday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macclenny, FL
Afternoon
in Macclenny on Friday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
15 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
6h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Macclenny, FL covers 357 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 178.5 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 $56.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 357 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Macclenny, FL, road signs point toward Vero Beach, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches and Beltway.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
