Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Destin, FL

Drive Time

11h 30m

Distance

621.3 mi

Route Type

Long-distance drive

Overnight route

Trip Overview

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Destin, FL covers 621.3 miles and takes about 11h 30m 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 $101.46 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

310.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

At 621.3 miles and 11h 30m 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 24 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southwest 64th Way	0 mi	0m
Hollywood Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Florida's Turnpike Toll	0 mi	0m
Florida's Turnpike North	0 mi	0m
Florida's Turnpike	0 mi	0m
I 10	0 mi	0m
I 10 West	0 mi	0m
US 331	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Southwest 64th Way — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Southwest 8th Street

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Continue on Southwest 64th Way

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Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

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Merge slight left

9

Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

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Merge slight right

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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

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Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South

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Turn right

15

Turn right onto Main Street

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Continue on State Highway 20 West

17

Take the ramp slight left

18

Merge slight left onto Walter Francis Spence Parkway

19

Turn right onto Emerald Coast Parkway

20

Turn right onto Benning Drive

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Turn left

22

Turn right

23

Turn right onto Mountain Drive

24

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 310.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 137 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 310.7 miles

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 311 miles

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Destin, 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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 310.7 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfway reset

Meal break

The midpoint is around 310.7 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 311 miles or 5.8 hours on the road.

Final-third reset

Rest stop

Plan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.15	$101.46	$202.93
midgrade	$4.60	$112.42	$224.84
premium	$4.90	$119.76	$239.52
diesel	$4.35	$106.40	$212.81

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 217.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Destin, FL covers 621.3 miles and takes about 11h 30m 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 311 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 310.7 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 $101.46 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.

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