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Trip from South Beach, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

121.9 mi

196 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 121.9-mile drive from South Beach, FL, to Pembroke Pines, FL, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 32 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical trip, perfect for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike and SR A1A, offering a convenient way to navigate between these two Florida locations. You'll find that this drive is mostly on major roads, making it a practical choice for anyone looking to get from point A to point B efficiently without needing an overnight stay. The entire trip stays within Florida, so you won't experience regional changes, but you will notice the shift from coastal areas to inland destinations.

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

60.9 miles from South Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 102.2 mi 1h 52m
SR A1A 9.6 mi 17m
Okeechobee Road 4.2 mi 7m
North 7th Street 0.9 mi 2m
Delaware Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Springline Drive 0.7 mi 2m
Old Dixie Highway 0.6 mi 1m
Southwest 64th Way 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 South Beach, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.

1

Start on Anchor Drive

325 ft · 11 sec · Anchor Drive
2

Enter roundabout onto Anchor Drive

33 ft · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
3

Continue on Anchor Drive

382 ft · 13 sec · Anchor Drive
4

Turn slight left onto Springline Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Springline Drive
5

Enter roundabout onto Springline Drive

49 ft · 2 sec · Springline Drive
6

Continue on Springline Drive

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Springline Drive
7

Turn left onto Regatta Drive

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Regatta Drive
8

At end of road, turn right onto SR A1A

7.2 mi · 12 min · SR A1A
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto SR A1A

2.4 mi · 4 min · SR A1A
10

Turn left onto CR 605

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Dixie Highway
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North 4th Street
12

Turn right onto Avenue H

330 ft · 13 sec · Avenue H
13

Turn left onto North 7th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
14

Turn right onto CR 770

0.8 mi · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
15

Continue on CR 770

4.2 mi · 7 min · Okeechobee Road
16

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
18

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
21

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
23

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 2-hour 32-minute duration for this 121.9-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving South Beach in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially as you merge onto Florida's Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, plan for this expense. The longest stretch of 102.2 miles on the turnpike means you can settle in, but be aware of the potential for tolls. Make use of the single recommended stop to stretch your legs or refuel if needed before reaching Pembroke Pines. Keep an eye out for the transition from SR A1A to Florida's Turnpike, as this is a key point in navigating the route.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.9 miles from South Beach, FL, or about 1h 23m 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 27 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.9 miles or 1h 23m 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 6m

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 South Beach, 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 South Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 121.9 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from South Beach, 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.

Downtown Stuart, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stuart, FL

61 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.9 miles from South Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 52.2

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 113.2

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Old Fort Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 8.7

Fort Pierce, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17724673000

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 87.1

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 26.1

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 78.3

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Vero Beach Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Vero Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17722310707

Visit website

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 34.8

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 121.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Anchor Drive

Enter roundabout onto Anchor Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR A1A

At end of road, turn right onto SR A1A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
17.8 mi into trip | ~35m 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
120.5 mi into trip | ~2h 28m 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
121.1 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.40 one way

$38.81 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $21.11 $42.21
premium $4.72 $22.67 $45.33
diesel $5.61 $26.91 $53.83

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

$19

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.6 0 $12.80 $5.85
Efficient EV 30.5 0 $10.67 $4.88
EV Truck/SUV 48.8 0 $17.07 $7.80

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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

South Beach, FL

Afternoon in South Beach on Saturday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Saturday

Local time

2:09 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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 32m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for 84% of this 121.9-mile trip, with the majority of your time spent on Florida's Turnpike. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 102.2 miles on this turnpike, offering a consistent driving pace. The route also incorporates Okeechobee Road, which may present a change of pace from the high-speed turnpike. While not explicitly scenic, the highway nature means you can maintain a steady speed, making it a functional drive rather than a leisurely exploration. The transition onto Okeechobee Road will likely bring you into more developed or local road settings as you approach your destination.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and SR A1A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Anchor Drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 121.9 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 0.1 miles (Anchor Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (SR A1A): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between South Beach, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Miami

17.8 mi in | ~35m

Florida's Turnpike South

17.8 mi in | ~35m

About the Cities

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 121.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 102.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.16 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pembroke Pines, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Anchor Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (SR A1A): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pembroke Pines, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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