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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Altamonte Springs, FL

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

Drive Time

4h 14m

Distance

227.5 mi

366 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 2m ★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m

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

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Altamonte Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Altamonte Springs, FL covers 227.5 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 4, East Altamonte Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 208.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

113.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 208.9 mi 3h 47m
I 4 14.6 mi 17m
East Altamonte Drive 1.3 mi 2m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Hollywood Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Maitland Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Orienta Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 208.9 mi, about 3h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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

209 mi · 3 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 259 Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

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

Merge onto I 4

15 mi · 17 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Exit 92 Toward FL 436: Altamonte Springs, Casselberry Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto FL 436

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Altamonte Drive
12

Turn right onto CR 427

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Maitland Avenue
13

Turn left onto Orienta Avenue

118 ft · 5 sec · Orienta Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Orienta Avenue

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 113.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.9 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 50 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.8 miles or 2h 6m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altamonte Springs, 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 227.5 miles and 4h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 208.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

114 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

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 208.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 211.3

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

KOS COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maitland, Florida

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 227.5

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14079516717

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

2.9 mi

Claro's Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Longwood, Florida

3 mi

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 211.3

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 195

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 195

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

KOS COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 227.5

Maitland, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14079516717

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.3

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Claro's Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 227.5

Longwood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14079517830

Visit website

Rosso Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 227.5

Longwood, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14078195903

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 227.5

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13213164345

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 146.3

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 211.3

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 32.5

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 65

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 211.3

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 211.3

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 65

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Howell Branch Preserve

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 227.5

Winter Park, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–8:30 pm

+14075993397

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 211.3

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 225.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
1 mi into trip | ~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
6
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
210.4 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Take the exit toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

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 259 Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
8
225.7 mi into trip | ~4h 10m in

Take the exit toward FL 436: Altamonte Springs, Casselberry

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 92 Toward FL 436: Altamonte Springs, Casselberry

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.21 one way

$72.42 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $39.39 $78.78
premium $4.72 $42.30 $84.60
diesel $5.61 $50.23 $100.46

Estimated Tolls: $14.62

Florida's Turnpike (208.9 mi) $14.62

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

$36

Tolls

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.3 0 $23.89 $10.92
Efficient EV 56.9 0 $19.91 $9.10
EV Truck/SUV 91 1 $31.85 $14.56

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Saturday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altamonte Springs, FL

Afternoon in Altamonte Springs on Saturday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

7 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

4h 14m on the road

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

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 4h 14m highway drive covering 227.5 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 208.9 miles on 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 14 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 208.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 227.5 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 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Altamonte Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tampa along the way.

Tampa

210.4 mi in | ~3h 52m

About the Cities

Starting in Pembroke Pines, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 227.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Altamonte Springs, FL covers 227.5 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 4, East Altamonte Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.8 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 $36.21 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 227.5 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 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Altamonte Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tampa along the way.

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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