This 184.5-mile drive from Sharpes, Florida, to Pembroke Pines, Florida, is a straightforward journey that can be completed in about 3 hours and 28 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 97% of it utilizing major roads like Florida's Turnpike and I-95. Expect a fuel cost of around $29 for this trip. Given its efficiency, this drive is perfect for a single-day adventure across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.2 miles from Sharpes, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 184.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience, with a significant 97% of the 184.5 miles spent on major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 102.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the route utilizes highways like I-95 and FL 524, the character remains largely that of a fast-paced transit, designed for efficient travel between its Florida origins and destinations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 102.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near East Industry Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 184.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (East Industry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2 mi into trip|~3m in|East Industry Road
Turn left onto East Industry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
79.1 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
79.6 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
80.4 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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 left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
183.1 mi into trip|~3h 25m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sharpes, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Fort Pierce
79.1 mi in|~1h 28m
Miami
80.4 mi in|~1h 31m
Florida's Turnpike South
80.4 mi in|~1h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
102.2 mi
1h 52m
I 95
72.9 mi
1h 18m
FL 524
3 mi
4m
US Highway 1
1.5 mi
2m
East Industry Road
0.9 mi
1m
Okeechobee Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
Cidco Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 102.2 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharpes, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Canaveral Groves Boulevard
46 ft·9 sec·Canaveral Groves Boulevard
2
Turn left onto US 1
1.5 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
3
Turn right onto Cidco Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Cidco Road
4
Turn left onto East Industry Road
0.9 mi·1 min·East Industry Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto FL 524
0.2 mi·22 sec·FL 524
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on FL 524
2.6 mi·3 min·FL 524
7
Continue on FL 524
0.2 mi·19 sec·FL 524
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 95 South: MiamiUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
73 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 129Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort PierceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft·12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi·57 sec·Okeechobee Road
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the left lane.
15
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
102 mi·1 hr 52 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
20
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 28-minute drive covering 184.5 miles, starting earlier in the day is recommended to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Pembroke Pines. With only one recommended stop and a 102.2-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, plan your fuel accordingly before embarking. The estimated fuel cost is $29, so ensure your tank is adequately filled. This relatively short, highway-focused trip offers flexibility, allowing you to depart when it's most convenient for you.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.2 miles from Sharpes, FL, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.2 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 41 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.2 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
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 Sharpes, 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 Sharpes, FL
This is one driving day of about 184.5 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Sharpes, 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.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 102.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.2 mi from Sharpes, FL
· 1h 44m into the drive
The midpoint is around 94.6 miles from Sharpes, 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.37 one way
$58.73 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$31.95
$63.89
premium
$4.72
$34.31
$68.61
diesel
$5.61
$40.74
$81.47
Estimated Tolls: $7.16
Florida's Turnpike
(102.2 mi)$7.16
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
$29
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.4
0
$19.37
$8.86
Efficient EV
46.1
0
$16.14
$7.38
EV Truck/SUV
73.8
0
$25.83
$11.81
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sharpes, FL
Late night
in Sharpes on Friday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Late night
in Pembroke Pines on Friday
Local time
12:06 AM
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
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
3h 28m 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 Sharpes, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 184.5 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, FL 524. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.2 miles from Sharpes, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 184.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (East Industry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sharpes, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
