Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Thursday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10h 31m
Distance
581.3 mi
935 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 22m
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6 AM
10h 32m
8 AM
10h 50m
10 AM
10h 38m
12 PM
10h 36m
3 PM
10h 39m
5 PM
10h 50m
8 PM
10h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeFuniak Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL covers 581.3 miles and takes about 10h 31m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Southwest 64th Way, Hollywood Boulevard, Florida's Turnpike Toll for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $92.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
290.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 581.3 miles and 10h 31m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Southwest 64th Way and Hollywood Boulevard.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 64th Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 31m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 31m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 64th Way | — | — |
| Hollywood Boulevard | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike North | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| I 10 | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| US 331 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 64th Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and DeFuniak Springs, FL.
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Start on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
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58 sec
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Southwest 8th Street
2
Continue on Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Southwest 64th Way
3
Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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Hollywood Boulevard
4
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
5
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi
·
4 hr 40 min
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Florida's Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Florida's Turnpike
8
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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I 10 West: Tallahassee
11
Merge slight right
211 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
0.3 mi
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39 sec
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US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
13
Turn right onto US Highway 331 South
2.0 mi
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3 min
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US Highway 331 South
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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US Highway 90 East
15
Turn right onto South 9th Street
125 ft
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6 sec
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South 9th Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 290.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 5h 15m into the drive.
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 128 miles or 2h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 290.6 miles or 5h 15m 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 290.6 miles or 5h 15m
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 9h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DeFuniak 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.
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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 291 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into DeFuniak Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 291 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 128 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 290.6 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 5h 15m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
192 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
384 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 Lake City, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
291 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 291 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 128 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 290.6 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 291 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in DeFuniak Springs, FL
The final approach into DeFuniak Springs, 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 DeFuniak Springs, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach DeFuniak Springs, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$92.53 one way
$185.05 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
203 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $100.65 | $201.30 |
| premium | $4.72 | $108.09 | $216.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $128.34 | $256.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 203.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 174.4 | 2 | $61.04 | $27.90 |
| Efficient EV | 145.3 | 1 | $50.86 | $23.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 232.5 | 2 | $81.38 | $37.20 |
Gas CO2
203 kg
EV CO2
68 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Destination
DeFuniak Springs, FL
Morning in DeFuniak Springs on Thursday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
11 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
10h 31m 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 DeFuniak Springs, FL covers 581.3 miles and takes about 10h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 64th Way, Hollywood Boulevard, Florida's Turnpike Toll. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 291 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 290.6 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 $92.53 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 31m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pembroke Pines, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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