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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to West Palm Beach, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

55.7 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to West Palm Beach, FL covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Hollywood Boulevard, South Tamarind Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 55.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Hollywood Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.3 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Hollywood Boulevard. 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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 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 0.7 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Turn right onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
3 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
8
53.6 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown

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 70 Toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown
9
53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 704 East: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown, Museums, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Convention Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward FL 704 East: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downt...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 49.3 mi 56m
Hollywood Boulevard 3.2 mi 7m
South Tamarind Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Okeechobee Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Banyan Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Dixie Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 49.3 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.2 mi · 5 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 95

49 mi · 56 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 70 Toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

510 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 704 East: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown, Museums, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Convention Center Use the right lane.
9

Turn straight onto FL 704

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Okeechobee Boulevard
10

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 24 sec
11

Turn left onto South Tamarind Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Tamarind Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Banyan Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Banyan Boulevard
13

Turn left onto North Dixie Highway

343 ft · 9 sec · North Dixie Highway
14

Arrive at destination

North Dixie Highway

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.9 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 38m into the drive

city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boca Raton, FL

28 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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boca Raton, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Palm Beach, FL

The final approach into West 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

$8.87 one way

$17.73 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $9.64 $19.29
premium $4.72 $10.36 $20.71
diesel $5.61 $12.30 $24.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.85 $2.67
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.23
EV Truck/SUV 22.3 0 $7.80 $3.56

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (63% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Night in Pembroke Pines on Friday

Local time

9:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

NE 7 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 7:03PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

West Palm Beach, FL

Night in West Palm Beach on Friday

Local time

9:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

E 9 to 13 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 7:03PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 13m 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 West Palm Beach, FL covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Hollywood Boulevard, South Tamarind Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.9 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 $8.87 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 55.7 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 0.7 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Pembroke Pines, FL to West Palm Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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