Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Niceville, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Q: Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 306 miles on day one.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 305.9 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 $102.22 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?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Drive Time

11h 7m

Distance

611.9 mi

985 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$102

one way

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Best Time to Leave

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4 AM

10h 58m ★

6 AM

11h 8m

8 AM

11h 28m

10 AM

11h 15m

12 PM

11h 13m

3 PM

11h 16m

5 PM

11h 27m

8 PM

11h 2m

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 Niceville, FL covers 611.9 miles and takes about 11h 7m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 258.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $102.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

305.9 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 611.9 miles and 11h 7m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Florida's Turnpike and I 10.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 258.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 611.9 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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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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

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1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

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259.7 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

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366.9 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

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 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

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367.1 mi into trip | ~6h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Niceville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

366.9 mi in | ~6h 39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	258.5 mi	4h 41m
I 10	226.4 mi	4h 2m
I 75	106.9 mi	1h 54m
FL 285	17.7 mi	23m
Southwest 64th Way	0.5 mi	1m
Southwest 8th Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Hollywood Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
Reynolds Avenue	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 258.5 mi, about 4h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street

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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, Orlando Use 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

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

8

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

11

Merge onto I 10

226 mi · 4 hr 2 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 70 Toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB

13

Turn left onto FL 285

18 mi · 23 min · FL 285

Use the straight lane.

14

Turn left onto Reynolds Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Reynolds Avenue

15

Arrive at destination

Reynolds Avenue

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 305.9 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 5h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.5 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 135 miles or 2h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 305.9 miles or 5h 34m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 305.9 miles or 5h 34m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 9h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Niceville, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pembroke Pines, FL

Aim for roughly 306 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Niceville, FL

Aim for roughly 306 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 258.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 305.9 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 5h 34m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Orlando, FL

202 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Lake City, FL

153.1 mi · 2h 49m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Lake City, FL

404 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

306 mi · about 5.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 306 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 305.9 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 Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 258.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 306 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.

Arriving in Niceville, FL

The final approach into Niceville, 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 Niceville, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Niceville, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$102.22 one way

$204.43 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 214 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$110.72	$221.44
premium	$4.90	$117.95	$235.89
diesel	$5.64	$135.94	$271.89

Estimated Tolls: $18.08

Florida's Turnpike (258.3 mi) $18.08

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

$102

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$250–$360

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 214.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	183.6	2	$64.25	$29.37
Efficient EV	153	1	$53.54	$24.48
EV Truck/SUV	244.8	3	$85.67	$39.16

Gas CO2

214 kg

EV CO2

72 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 1 hour ago

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Monday

Local time

10:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

E 13 to 17 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Niceville, FL

Morning in Niceville on Monday

Local time

9:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

19 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

11h 7m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Niceville, FL covers 611.9 miles and takes about 11h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.