Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Drive Time
8h 30m
Distance
463.2 mi
745 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
Trip Overview
Traveling from Pembroke Pines to Tallahassee covers 463.2 miles and typically takes about 8 hours and 30 minutes of driving time. Because this is a significant distance, splitting the journey over two days is highly recommended to keep the trip manageable. You will rely primarily on Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10 to make your way north. With an estimated fuel cost of $76, it is a straightforward, highway-focused route that transitions from the dense urban landscape of South Florida to the state capital. Planning for an overnight stay allows you to navigate the long stretches without rushing, ensuring you arrive in Tallahassee refreshed.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
231.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a dedicated highway-focused drive, as 98% of this route consists of major interstates and turnpikes. You will face a significant initial leg, with the longest uninterrupted stretch spanning 258.5 miles along Florida's Turnpike. The experience is largely an interstate grind, prioritizing efficiency over backroad exploration. As you shift from the turnpike onto I-75 and eventually I-10, the road maintains a consistent pace, offering a steady, high-speed travel experience. Be prepared for a long haul behind the wheel that stays strictly on high-capacity thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 463.2 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 0.7 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
1 mi into trip
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~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
7
259.7 mi into trip
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~4h 44m in
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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
8
366.9 mi into trip
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~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
8
367.1 mi into trip
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~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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 258.5 mi | 4h 41m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 10 | 87.7 mi | 1h 34m |
| Mahan Drive | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| East Tennessee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Franklin Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 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 Tallahassee, 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
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Southwest 64th Way
3
Turn right onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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 none lane.
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
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 90
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahan Drive
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 90
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tennessee Street
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Pensacola Street
16
Turn left onto CR 1559
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Calhoun Street
17
Turn right onto US 27
339 ft
·
12 sec
·
Apalachee Parkway
18
Turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Monroe Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8.5-hour trek, aim for an early departure to beat peak traffic near major hubs. Incorporating at least two planned stops will help you break up the monotony of the long interstate stretches. Since the majority of your travel is on high-speed roads, keep a close watch on your fuel gauge, especially during that initial 258.5-mile segment on the Turnpike where service plazas are your primary options for refueling. If you choose to split the drive into two days as recommended, look for a midpoint hotel location to balance your daily mileage. Staying flexible with your timing is key to managing this predominantly highway-based route successfully.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 231.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 4h 14m 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 102 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 231.6 miles or 4h 14m 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 231.6 miles or 4h 14m
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 7h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tallahassee, 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 232 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Tallahassee, FL
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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 231.6 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 4h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
232 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.
Find hotels in Orlando, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
232 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 232 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 231.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 258.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 232 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Tallahassee, FL
The final approach into Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Tallahassee, 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
$77.38 one way
$154.75 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
162 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $83.81 | $167.63 |
| premium | $4.90 | $89.28 | $178.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $102.91 | $205.81 |
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
$77
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 162.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 139 | 1 | $48.64 | $22.23 |
| Efficient EV | 115.8 | 1 | $40.53 | $18.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 185.3 | 2 | $64.85 | $29.64 |
Gas CO2
162 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Afternoon in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 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
8h 30m 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 Tallahassee, FL covers 463.2 miles and takes about 8h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 232 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 231.6 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 $77.38 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 15 significant decision points across 463.2 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 0.7 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 259.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pembroke Pines, FL to Tallahassee, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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