Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Night in Pembroke Pines on Friday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Bay Harbor Islands, FL covers 15.4 miles and takes about 28m 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, Northeast 125th Street, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Bay Harbor Islands, FL covers 15.4 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 5.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
28 ft
3 ft
Total Climb
30 ft
Total Descent
32 ft
Highest Point
28 ft
~5.5 mi in
Elevation Range
24 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
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 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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 left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 441
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10A
Toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Bay Harbor Islands, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike South.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
1 mi in
|
~3m
Miami
1 mi in
|
~3m
Orlando
1 mi in
|
~3m
Florida's Turnpike South
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Northeast 125th Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 123rd Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Broad Causeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 125th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 96th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Bay Harbor Islands, 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 left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
6
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 10A
Toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 922
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 125th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on SR 922
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast 125th Street
14
Continue on SR 922
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Miami Boulevard
15
Continue on SR 922
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 123rd Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on SR 922
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Causeway
17
Continue on SR 922
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
96th Street
18
Turn left onto Bay Harbor Terrace
327 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bay Harbor Terrace
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Bay Harbor Terrace
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Florida's Turnpike
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Night in Bay Harbor Islands on Friday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
28m 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 Bay Harbor Islands, FL covers 15.4 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Northeast 125th Street, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 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 $2.45 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
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 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Bay Harbor Islands, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike South.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 3 ft to 28 ft elevation with about 30 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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