Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Monday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Rotonda West, FL
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
191.3 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 32m
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6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rotonda West, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Rotonda West, FL covers 191.3 miles and takes about 3h 44m 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 $31.96 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
95.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 44m drive with frequent turns across 191.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Rotonda West, FL is easy. At 3h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Rotonda West, 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 595 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 84 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 595 West | 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 Rotonda West, 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 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
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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
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 595, SR 84, US 441
8
Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 84 West, I 595 West
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 595 West
10
Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
11
Merge slight left
151 mi
·
2 hr 42 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward CR 769: Arcadia, Port Charlotte
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
CR 769: Arcadia, Port Charlotte
13
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Kings Highway
14
Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Boulevard
15
Continue on El Jobean Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
El Jobean Road
16
Turn left onto Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunnybrook Boulevard
17
Continue on Rotonda Boulevard North
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Rotonda Boulevard North
18
Turn right onto Rotonda Circle
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Rotonda Circle
19
Turn left onto Golfview Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Golfview Road
20
Turn right onto Golfview Terrace
515 ft
·
25 sec
·
Golfview Terrace
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Golfview Place
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Golfview Place
22
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 95.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 1h 52m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.7 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rotonda West, 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 191.3 miles and 3h 44m.
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 95.7 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rotonda West, FL
The final approach into Rotonda West, 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 Rotonda West, 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
$31.96 one way
$63.91 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $34.61 | $69.23 |
| premium | $4.90 | $36.87 | $73.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.50 | $85.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.09 | $9.18 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.74 | $7.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.78 | $12.24 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
Rotonda West, FL
Afternoon in Rotonda West on Monday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
6 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 44m 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 Rotonda West, FL covers 191.3 miles and takes about 3h 44m 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 95.7 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 $31.96 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.
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Rotonda West, FL is easy. At 3h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Rotonda West, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pembroke Pines, FL to Rotonda West, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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