Origin
Pinewood, FL
Afternoon in Pinewood on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinewood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Pinewood, FL
Jacob Evans
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Pinewood to Pembroke Pines, you are looking at a quick 12.2-mile trip that typically takes about 18 minutes. This short distance is ideal for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex planning. You will navigate using a combination of Northwest 103rd Street, I-95 North, and SR 826 West. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a budget-friendly commute within Florida. Since the entire route stays within the state, you can expect a familiar landscape as you move between these two local points. It is a straightforward, practical drive that gets you to your destination efficiently without the need for multiple stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.1 miles from Pinewood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a long-distance highway haul. You will spend your time navigating through city transitions, as the route features zero percent highway share despite the use of major connectors like I-95 and SR 826. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Northwest 103rd Street, meaning you should be prepared for frequent adjustments and urban traffic flow. The road feels less like a cruise and more like a tactical navigation through the local grid. Because of the technical nature of these turns, stay alert and ready to manage the transitions between these busy thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 103rd Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pinewood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is easy. At 18m 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 Pinewood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 103rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 826 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hollywood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 64th Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northwest 103rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinewood, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Northwest 103rd Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 103rd Street
2
Continue on Northwest 103rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 103rd Street
3
Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
4
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
5
Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
6
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
7
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
11
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is such a brief 18-minute journey, you have total flexibility in your departure time to avoid peak traffic surges. There are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, allowing you to complete the 12.2 miles in one go. Keep your $2 fuel budget in mind, as it is a minimal expense for such a short transit. Since you are dealing with a turn-heavy route, ensure your GPS is set and ready before you pull away from Pinewood. Focus your attention on the transition points between Northwest 103rd Street and the connecting state roads to make your arrival in Pembroke Pines as smooth as possible.
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 6.1 miles from Pinewood, FL, or about 9m 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 12.2 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.1 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pembroke Pines, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pinewood, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pinewood, FL
This is one driving day of about 12.2 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pinewood, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.1 mi from Pinewood, FL · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Pinewood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.08 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| premium | $4.90 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
72°F
Miramar, FL
6 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
18m 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 Pinewood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 12.2 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 103rd Street, I 95 North, SR 826 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Pinewood, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.04 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 Pinewood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is easy. At 18m 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 Pinewood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pinewood, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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