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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to The Crossings, FL

Drive Time

42m

Distance

31.6 mi

51 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

The Crossings, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to The Crossings, FL covers 31.6 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, South University Drive, Pembroke Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.28 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

15.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 42m highway drive covering 31.6 miles, with most of the trip on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and South University Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on Homestead Extension of 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.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and South University Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Southwest 69th Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 31.6 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 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Southwest 69th Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
3.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.2 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20 Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Dr...
8
29.5 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

Towns Along This Route

Between Pembroke Pines, FL and The Crossings, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.

Florida's Turnpike Toll South

3.5 mi in | ~8m

Homestead

3.5 mi in | ~8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike 25.4 mi 28m
South University Drive 1.4 mi 2m
Pembroke Road 1.3 mi 2m
Southwest 127th Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Southwest 88th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Southwest 68th Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
Southwest 127th Court 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest 15th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike — 25.4 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southwest 8th Street

119 ft · 6 sec · Southwest 8th Street
2

Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest 68th Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Southwest 15th Street
4

Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue
5

Turn right onto SR 824

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road
6

Turn left onto SR 817

1.4 mi · 2 min · South University Drive
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead Use the right lane.
8

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road
9

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

25 mi · 28 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

410 ft · 13 sec
Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn straight onto SR 94

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Southwest 107th Terrace

286 ft · 14 sec · Southwest 107th Terrace
15

Turn right onto Southwest 127th Court

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Southwest 127th Court
16

Arrive at destination

Southwest 104th Terrace

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.4 miles.

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 31.6 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.8 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Crossings, 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 31.6 miles and 42m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for about 25.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.8 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 22m into the drive

Downtown Doral, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Doral, FL

16 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

Doral, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Doral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in The Crossings, FL

The final approach into The Crossings, 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 The Crossings, 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

$5.28 one way

$10.56 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $5.72 $11.44
premium $4.90 $6.09 $12.18
diesel $5.64 $7.02 $14.04

Estimated Tolls: $1.52

Homestead Extension (25.4 mi) $1.52

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

$5

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Monday

Local time

12:49 PM

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

The Crossings, FL

Afternoon in The Crossings on Monday

Local time

12:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

14 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

42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 The Crossings, FL covers 31.6 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, South University Drive, Pembroke 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 15.8 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 $5.28 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 31.6 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 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and The Crossings, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.

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