Origin
Valparaiso, FL
Afternoon in Valparaiso on Monday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valparaiso, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Drive Time
11h 11m
Distance
613.4 mi
987 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$102
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 2m
★
6 AM
11h 12m
8 AM
11h 32m
10 AM
11h 19m
12 PM
11h 17m
3 PM
11h 20m
5 PM
11h 31m
8 PM
11h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valparaiso, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Valparaiso, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 613.4 miles and takes about 11h 11m 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 $102.47 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
306.7 miles from Valparaiso, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 613.4 miles and 11h 11m 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nordberg Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 613.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Nordberg Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FL 190 / Valparaiso Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 354 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 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Nordberg Avenue
Turn left onto Nordberg Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FL 190 / Valparaiso Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto FL 190 / Valparaiso Parkway
Navigation decision point
8
354 mi into trip
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~6h 28m in
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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
7
612.1 mi into trip
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~11h 8m 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
612.7 mi into trip
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~11h 9m in
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Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Valparaiso, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
354 mi in
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~6h 28m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
354 mi in
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~6h 28m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 258 mi | 4h 39m |
| I 10 | 226.1 mi | 4h 2m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| North Partin Drive | 17.4 mi | 22m |
| West John Sims Parkway | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Aurora Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Government Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 258 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valparaiso, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Lincoln Avenue
127 ft
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10 sec
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Lincoln Avenue
2
Turn left onto Nordberg Avenue
0.1 mi
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36 sec
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Nordberg Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto FL 190
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Valparaiso Parkway
4
Turn right onto Aurora Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Aurora Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto FL 85
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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Government Avenue
6
Turn left onto FL 85
1.4 mi
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3 min
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West John Sims Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto FL 285
17 mi
·
22 min
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North Partin Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
9
Merge onto I 10
226 mi
·
4 hr 2 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
11
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
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I 75
Use the straight lane.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Hollywood Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
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Southwest 8th Street
17
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 306.7 miles from Valparaiso, FL, or about 5h 37m 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 135 miles or 2h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 306.7 miles or 5h 37m 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 306.7 miles or 5h 37m
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 10h 4m
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 Valparaiso, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Valparaiso, FL
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Pembroke Pines, FL
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 miles from Valparaiso, 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 306.7 mi from Valparaiso, FL · 5h 37m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
202 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
405 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, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
307 mi · about 5.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 307 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 306.7 miles from Valparaiso, 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 258 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 307 miles or 5.6 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
$102.47 one way
$204.93 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
215 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $110.99 | $221.98 |
| premium | $4.90 | $118.24 | $236.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $136.28 | $272.55 |
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
$102
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$251–$361
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 214.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 184 | 2 | $64.41 | $29.44 |
| Efficient EV | 153.4 | 1 | $53.67 | $24.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 245.4 | 3 | $85.88 | $39.26 |
Gas CO2
215 kg
EV CO2
72 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Afternoon in Pembroke Pines on Monday
Local time
2:08 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
19 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
11h 11m 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 Valparaiso, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 613.4 miles and takes about 11h 11m 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 307 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 306.7 miles from Valparaiso, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $102.47 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 613.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Nordberg Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FL 190 / Valparaiso Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 354 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Valparaiso, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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