Trip from Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Drive Time

9h 20m

Distance

657.4 mi

1,058 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$110

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 657.4 miles and takes about 9h 20m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on North Hayne Street, I 110 North, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $109.82 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

328.7 miles from Pensacola, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 657.4 miles and 9h 20m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North Hayne Street and I 110 North.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Hayne Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 9h 20m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 657.4 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Hayne Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 110 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 10 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-75 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike South	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 820 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hollywood Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: North Hayne Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pensacola, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.

Start on East Cervantes Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Cervantes Street

Turn left onto North Hayne Street

125 ft · 4 sec · North Hayne Street

Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North

0.4 mi · 53 sec · I 110 North

Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

4.9 mi · 5 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge slight left

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

0.4 mi · 37 sec · I-75 South: Tampa

Merge slight left

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

258 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

0.4 mi · 44 sec · SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 328.7 miles from Pensacola, FL, or about 4h 40m 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 145 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 328.7 miles or 4h 40m 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 328.7 miles or 4h 40m

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 8h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pembroke Pines, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pensacola, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Pensacola, FL

Aim for roughly 329 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Pembroke Pines, FL

Aim for roughly 329 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 145 miles from Pensacola, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 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 328.7 mi from Pensacola, FL · 4h 40m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

217 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.

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Orlando, FL

255.8 mi · 4h 45m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

434 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.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

329 mi · about 4.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 329 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 145 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 328.7 miles from Pensacola, 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 329 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

The final approach into Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Pembroke Pines, 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

$109.82 one way

$219.63 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 230 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$118.95	$237.91
premium	$4.90	$126.72	$253.44
diesel	$5.64	$146.05	$292.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$110

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$240–$350

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 230 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	197.2	2	$69.03	$31.56
Efficient EV	164.4	1	$57.52	$26.30
EV Truck/SUV	263	3	$92.04	$42.07

Gas CO2

230 kg

EV CO2

77 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pensacola, FL

Morning in Pensacola on Sunday

Local time

11:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

12:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Tallahassee, FL

217 mi in

64°F

Orlando, FL

434 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.

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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

5 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

9h 20m 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 Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 657.4 miles and takes about 9h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Hayne Street, I 110 North, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. 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 329 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 328.7 miles from Pensacola, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $109.82 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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