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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Port Salerno, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

88.1 mi

142 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

Downtown Port Salerno, FL, FL

Port Salerno, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Port Salerno, FL covers 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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 $14.02 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.

Midpoint

44 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 88.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 88.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Port Salerno, FL is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Port Salerno, 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
FL 706
Indiantown Road
I 95 North

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 Port Salerno, 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 Hollywood Boulevard

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
4

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

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
5

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

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

66 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Florida's Turnpike
7

Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter, Okeechobee

0.8 mi · 1 min · FL 706: Jupiter, Okeechobee
8

Turn left onto Indiantown Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Indiantown Road
9

Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Daytona Beach
10

Merge slight left

13 mi · 14 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward FL 76: Stuart, Indiantown

0.4 mi · 51 sec · FL 76: Stuart, Indiantown
12

Keep slight right to continue on FL 76 East: Stuart

394 ft · 10 sec · FL 76 East: Stuart
13

Turn straight onto Southwest Kanner Highway

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Southwest Kanner Highway
14

Turn right onto Southeast Cove Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Southeast Cove Road
15

Turn left onto Southeast Federal Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southeast Federal Highway
16

Turn right onto Southeast Salerno Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast Salerno Road
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 53m into the drive.

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 19 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44 miles or 53m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Salerno, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pembroke Pines, FL

This is one driving day of about 88.1 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 53m into the drive

Downtown Schall Circle, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Schall Circle, FL

44 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

Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schall Circle, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Port Salerno, FL

The final approach into Port Salerno, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.02 one way

$28.05 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $15.25 $30.51
premium $4.72 $16.38 $32.76
diesel $5.61 $19.45 $38.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.4 0 $9.25 $4.23
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.71 $3.52
EV Truck/SUV 35.2 0 $12.33 $5.64

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Thursday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Salerno, FL

Afternoon in Port Salerno on Thursday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

4 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

1h 47m 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 Port Salerno, FL covers 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44 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 $14.02 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.
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Port Salerno, FL is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Port Salerno, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pembroke Pines, FL to Port Salerno, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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