Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Orlando, FL

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

218.2 mi

351 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

Downtown Orlando, FL, FL

Orlando, FL

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Orlando, FL covers 218.2 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southwest 64th Way, Hollywood Boulevard, Florida's Turnpike Toll for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

109.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 218.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 64th Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest 64th Way Unavailable Refreshing
Hollywood Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Toll Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike North Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
I 4 Unavailable Refreshing
I 4 East Unavailable Refreshing
Kaley Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Southwest 64th Way — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
2

Continue on Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
3

Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
4

Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
5

Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

209 mi · 3 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 4: Orlando, Tampa
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
9

Merge slight left

4.3 mi · 5 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
11

Keep slight right

0.1 mi · 14 sec
12

Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

266 ft · 15 sec · West Kaley Street
13

Turn left onto South Division Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
14

Turn right onto West South Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · West South Street
15

Turn slight right

102 ft · 4 sec
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109.1 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orlando, 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 218.2 miles and 3h 9m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109.1 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 1h 34m into the drive

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

109 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.

Popular next leg

Palm Bay, FL to Orlando, FL

74.2 mi · 1h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Orlando, FL

The final approach into Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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

$36.45 one way

$72.90 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $39.48 $78.96
premium $4.90 $42.06 $84.12
diesel $5.64 $48.48 $96.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.5 0 $22.91 $10.47
Efficient EV 54.6 0 $19.09 $8.73
EV Truck/SUV 87.3 1 $30.55 $13.96

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 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 day ago

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Monday

Local time

12:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orlando, FL

Afternoon in Orlando on Monday

Local time

12:44 PM

EDT

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.

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

8 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

3h 9m 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 Orlando, FL covers 218.2 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 64th Way, Hollywood Boulevard, Florida's Turnpike Toll. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.1 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 $36.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pembroke Pines, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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