Origin
West Samoset, FL
Morning in West Samoset on Friday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Samoset, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
222.8 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Samoset, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from West Samoset, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 222.8 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 32nd Avenue East, 9th Street East, 30th Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
111.4 miles from West Samoset, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 222.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 18m drive with frequent turns across 222.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
32nd Avenue East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Samoset, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 32nd Avenue East | — | — |
| 9th Street East | — | — |
| 30th Avenue East | — | — |
| 53rd Avenue East | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Port Everglades Expressway | — | — |
| US 441 | — | — |
| SR 84 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
32nd Avenue East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Samoset, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on 8th Street East
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Street East
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto 32nd Avenue East
456 ft
·
25 sec
·
32nd Avenue East
3
Turn left onto 9th Street East
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
9th Street East
4
Turn right onto 30th Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
30th Avenue East
5
Turn slight right
2.1 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn left onto 53rd Avenue East
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
53rd Avenue East
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Naples
8
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
9
Keep slight left
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
12
Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
13
Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
14
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike
15
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
16
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
18
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
20
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 111.4 miles from West Samoset, FL, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
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 49 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.4 miles or 1h 39m 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 43m
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 Samoset, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 West Samoset, FL
This is one driving day of about 222.8 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from West Samoset, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.4 mi from West Samoset, FL · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.4 miles from West Samoset, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.46 one way
$70.93 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
| premium | $4.72 | $41.43 | $82.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.19 | $98.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.39 | $10.69 |
| Efficient EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.50 | $8.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.19 | $14.26 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Friday
Local time
9:26 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
16 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
3h 18m 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 West Samoset, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 222.8 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 32nd Avenue East, 9th Street East, 30th Avenue East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.4 miles from West Samoset, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.46 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 straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Samoset, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Samoset, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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