Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
126.4 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: Arian Fernandez
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Okeechobee County, FL covers 126.4 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 64th Way, Hollywood Boulevard, Florida's Turnpike Toll for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.2 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 126.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 64th Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hollywood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 710 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Jog Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bee Line Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Okeechobee County, FL.
Start on Southwest 8th Street
Continue on Southwest 64th Way
Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
Continue on FL 710
Turn left onto North Jog Road
Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
Continue on Southwest Warfield Boulevard
Merge slight right
Turn right onto Parrott Avenue
Continue straight
Turn left onto Northwest 160th Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.2 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Okeechobee County, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pembroke Pines, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 126.4 miles and 2h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.2 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.2 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Okeechobee County, 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 Okeechobee County, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.64 one way
$41.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.87 | $45.74 |
| premium | $4.90 | $24.36 | $48.73 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.27 | $6.07 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.70 | $8.09 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Okeechobee County on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Port Saint Lucie, FL
63 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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