Trip from Springfield, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Drive Time

10h 31m

Distance

562.5 mi

905 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$94

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

10h 22m ★

6 AM

10h 32m

8 AM

10h 51m

10 AM

10h 38m

12 PM

10h 36m

3 PM

10h 39m

5 PM

10h 50m

8 PM

10h 26m

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

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Springfield, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 562.5 miles and takes about 10h 31m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 258 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.96 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

3 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

281.3 miles from Springfield, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 562.5 miles and 10h 31m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Florida's Turnpike and I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 17 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 258 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 74.1 miles in near I 10.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 562.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 74.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 303.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

195.5 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Take the exit toward I-75 South: Tampa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

303.1 mi into trip | ~5h 48m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

561.1 mi into trip | ~10h 27m 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

561.8 mi into trip | ~10h 29m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

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

Florida's Turnpike South

303.1 mi in | ~5h 48m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

303.1 mi in | ~5h 48m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	258 mi	4h 39m
I 10	121.5 mi	2h 10m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
FL 20	28.4 mi	39m
US 231	20 mi	25m
FL 12	18.1 mi	24m
Transmitter Road	4.1 mi	7m
Greensboro Highway	2.2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 258 mi, about 4h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on FL 22

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East 3rd Street

Turn left onto Transmitter Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Transmitter Road

Turn right onto US 231

20 mi · 25 min · US 231

Turn right onto FL 20

28 mi · 39 min · FL 20

Turn left onto FL 12

18 mi · 24 min · FL 12

Turn right onto FL 12; CR 270

0.6 mi · 1 min · Selman Street

Continue on FL 12

2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

121 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way

Use the left lane.

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 281.3 miles from Springfield, FL, or about 5h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258 miles.

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 124 miles or 2h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 281.3 miles or 5h 24m 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 281.3 miles or 5h 24m

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 9h 24m

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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, FL

Aim for roughly 281 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Pembroke Pines, FL

Aim for roughly 281 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 miles from Springfield, FL.

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

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 258 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 281.3 mi from Springfield, FL · 5h 24m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

186 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

371 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.

Find hotels in Orlando, FL

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

218.6 mi · 3h 12m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

281 mi · about 5.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 281 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 281.3 miles from Springfield, 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 258 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 281 miles or 5.3 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$93.96 one way

$187.93 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 197 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$101.78	$203.56
premium	$4.90	$108.43	$216.85
diesel	$5.64	$124.97	$249.94

Estimated Tolls: $18.06

Florida's Turnpike (258 mi) $18.06

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

$94

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$242–$352

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 196.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	168.8	2	$59.06	$27.00
Efficient EV	140.6	1	$49.22	$22.50
EV Truck/SUV	225	2	$78.75	$36.00

Gas CO2

197 kg

EV CO2

66 kg (66% 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 hours ago

Origin

Springfield, FL

Morning in Springfield on Monday

Local time

11:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Monday

Local time

12:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

E 13 to 17 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

2 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

10h 31m 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 Springfield, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 562.5 miles and takes about 10h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. 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 281 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 281.3 miles from Springfield, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $93.96 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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Trip from Springfield, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Springfield, FL

Pembroke Pines, FL

1 hour later

2 degrees warmer at arrival

10h 31m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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