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Trip from West Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Drive Time

11h 57m

Distance

658.8 mi

1,060 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$110

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

45 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
11h 47m ★
6 AM
11h 58m
8 AM
12h 19m
10 AM
12h 5m
12 PM
12h 3m
3 PM
12h 6m
5 PM
12h 18m
8 PM
11h 51m

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

The drive from West Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 658.8 miles and takes about 11h 57m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 282.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $110.32 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

329.4 miles from West Pensacola, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 658.8 miles and 11h 57m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 282.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 658.8 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 4.7 miles (I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 399.4 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 points

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

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

Merge onto I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...
8
399.4 mi into trip | ~7h 14m 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
7
657.4 mi into trip | ~11h 53m 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
658.1 mi into trip | ~11h 55m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

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

Florida's Turnpike South

399.4 mi in | ~7h 14m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

399.4 mi in | ~7h 14m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 258 mi 4h 39m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 3.3 mi 3m
West Fairfield Drive 2.8 mi 5m
New Warrington Spur 0.6 mi 1m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
Lillian Highway 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on FL 298

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lillian Highway
2

Turn left onto FL 295

0.2 mi · 24 sec · New Warrington Road
3

Turn left onto US 90

528 ft · 12 sec · Mobile Highway
4

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 52 sec
5

Turn straight onto FL 295

0.6 mi · 1 min · New Warrington Spur
6

Continue on FL 295

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Fairfield Drive
7

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 295

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Fairfield Drive
8

Turn right onto FL 291

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Davis Highway
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 110 North
10

Merge onto I 110

3.3 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
13

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
15

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
16

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.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
19

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
21

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 329.4 miles from West Pensacola, FL, or about 5h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 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 145 miles or 2h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 329.4 miles or 5h 59m 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 329.4 miles or 5h 59m

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 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 West Pensacola, 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 West Pensacola, FL

Aim for roughly 329 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Pembroke Pines, FL

Aim for roughly 329 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 145 miles from West Pensacola, 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 I 10 for about 282.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 329.4 mi from West Pensacola, FL · 5h 59m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

217 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

Downtown Orlando, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

435 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

329 mi · about 6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 329 miles or 6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 145 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 329.4 miles from West Pensacola, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 329 miles or 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $25
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$110.32 one way

$220.64 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 231 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $119.50 $238.99
premium $4.90 $127.30 $254.59
diesel $5.64 $146.72 $293.44

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

$110

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$258–$368

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 231.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

45 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee, FL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

14 DCFC

University Town Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Pensacola, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Crestview, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Quincy, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Westend Square - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pensacola, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - N Davis Hwy

Pensacola, FL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Tesla: 13 FPLEV: 6 ChargePoint Network: 6 Blink Network: 6 EV Connect: 4 Electrify America: 3 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 2 eVgo Network: 2 IONNA: 1 JULE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 197.6 2 $69.17 $31.62
Efficient EV 164.7 1 $57.64 $26.35
EV Truck/SUV 263.5 3 $92.23 $42.16

Gas CO2

231 kg

EV CO2

77 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

West Pensacola, FL

Morning in West Pensacola on Monday

Local time

9:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Monday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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.

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

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

11h 57m 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 West Pensacola, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 658.8 miles and takes about 11h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, 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 329 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 329.4 miles from West Pensacola, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $110.05 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 658.8 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 4.7 miles (I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 399.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Pensacola, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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