Origin
River Park, FL
Evening in River Park on Thursday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from River Park, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
99 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Park, FL
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Trip Overview
This 99-mile drive from River Park to Pembroke Pines, Florida, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under two hours. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with no need to break it up overnight. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike, covering about 93% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of around $16, it's a budget-friendly option for getting between these two Florida locations. The route offers a direct and efficient way to travel within the state, with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.5 miles from River Park, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 99 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 93% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 92.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. This means you'll be settling into a consistent pace for most of your journey. While the majority is highway, you will transition to Southeast Airoso Boulevard and Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, offering brief changes in scenery before rejoining the main highway. The character is largely about efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 92.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southeast Solaz Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99 miles you will encounter 10 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?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southeast Solaz Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Southeast Solaz Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast Solaz Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
97.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
6
98.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 92.6 mi | 1h 42m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Castana Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 92.6 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Park, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Southeast Castana Court
456 ft
·
25 sec
·
Southeast Castana Court
2
Turn left onto Southeast Solaz Avenue
273 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southeast Solaz Avenue
3
Turn right onto Southeast Lucero Drive
286 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southeast Lucero Drive
4
Turn left onto CR 615
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
93 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 56 minutes, this trip offers plenty of flexibility for departure times. You can easily start your drive in the morning and arrive at your destination with plenty of daylight left. There are no specified stops, so you can decide if you want to pull over for a break or push through. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 92.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced out on longer highway segments. The $16 fuel cost is a good estimate to budget for.
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 49.5 miles from River Park, FL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.6 miles.
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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.5 miles or 59m 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 34m
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 River Park, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from River Park, FL
This is one driving day of about 99 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from River Park, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 92.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.5 mi from River Park, FL · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from River Park, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.6 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.76 one way
$31.52 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.48
Florida's Turnpike
(92.6 mi)
$6.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.75 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.86 | $6.34 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Evening in Pembroke Pines on Thursday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
6 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
1h 56m 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 River Park, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 99 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.5 miles from River Park, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.76 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southeast Solaz Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from River Park, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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