Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Tallahassee, FL

Drive Time

6h 43m

Distance

467.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 467.1 miles and takes about 6h 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 $76.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

233.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 43m drive with frequent turns across 467.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 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	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hollywood Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Toll	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 10	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 10 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Mahan Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Southwest 64th Way — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

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

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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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Turn left onto Mahan Drive

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Continue on East Tennessee Street

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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

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Turn right onto South Monroe Street

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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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 233.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 3h 21m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 103 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 233.5 miles or 3h 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 5h 51m

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

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pembroke Pines, FL

This is one driving day of about 467.1 miles and 6h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

234 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee, FL.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 233.5 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 233.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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	$76.28	$152.56
midgrade	$4.60	$84.52	$169.04
premium	$4.90	$90.04	$180.07
diesel	$4.35	$80.00	$159.99

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 163.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 467.1 miles and takes about 6h 43m 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 233.5 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 $76.28 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.