Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Evening in Pembroke Pines on Thursday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to North Palm Beach, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Palm Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to North Palm Beach, FL covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, Northlake Boulevard, North Jog Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 63.2 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and Northlake Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 56.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Northlake Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 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 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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
6
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
7
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 107
Toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
6
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
North Jog Road
Turn right onto North Jog Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
CR 809A / Northlake Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 809A / Northlake Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 56.3 mi | 1h 4m |
| Northlake Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| North Jog Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mac Arthur Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McArthur Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lighthouse Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 56.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and North Palm Beach, 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, 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
56 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 107
Toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
500 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward FL 710
9
Turn right onto North Jog Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Jog Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 809A
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Northlake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Mac Arthur Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mac Arthur Boulevard
12
Continue on McArthur Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
McArthur Boulevard
13
Continue on Garden Boulevard
369 ft
·
12 sec
·
Garden Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lighthouse Drive
15
Turn right onto SR 811
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
SR 811
16
Arrive at destination
SR 811
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Palm Beach, FL
The final approach into North Palm Beach, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.06 one way
$20.12 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.94
Florida's Turnpike
(56.3 mi)
$3.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
North Palm Beach, FL
Evening in North Palm Beach on Thursday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 19m 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 North Palm Beach, FL covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Northlake Boulevard, North Jog 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 31.6 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 $10.06 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pembroke Pines, FL to North Palm Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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