How far is Apollo Beach, FL from Pinecrest, FL?

The driving distance from Apollo Beach, FL to Pinecrest, FL is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.26 mi
00h 42m
Flight
16.87 mi
27.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.87 mi
Kilometers
27.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.26 mi
Kilometers
35.82 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinecrest
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Apollo Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apollo Beach
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Pinecrest
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Apollo Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverview
FL

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

From Apollo Beach
11.1 mi
00h 21m
To Pinecrest
11.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Apollo Beach and Pinecrest.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach and Pinecrest.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairway Boulevard

    596 ft · 26 sec · Fairway Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Tamiami Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gibsonton Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Gibsonton Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Boyette Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Boyette Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fishhawk Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Fishhawk Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South County Road 39

    39 m · 3 sec · South County Road 39

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 39

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apollo Beach and Pinecrest.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tamiami Trail
5.73 mi · 26%
Fishhawk Boulevard
4.6 mi · 21%
Lithia Pinecrest Road
3.66 mi · 16%
Boyette Road
3.6 mi · 16%
Gibsonton Drive
3.49 mi · 16%
Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Tamiami Trail

Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

5.73 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverview
00h 21m from Apollo Beach
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Apollo Beach and Partly Sunny near Pinecrest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apollo Beach to Pinecrest?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Apollo Beach and 11.1 miles from Pinecrest.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Apollo Beach and Partly Sunny near Pinecrest.

Stop Ideas Near Riverview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverview.

RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

35 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

42 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

42 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apollo Beach and Pinecrest. Straight-line distance: 16.87 mi (27.15 km).

Apollo Beach

#1 Apollo Beach

Census designated place

Population14,055
Coordinates27.7730800, -82.4075900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Pinecrest

#2 Pinecrest

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,006
Coordinates27.8500300, -82.1456400
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairway Boulevard (-82.407066, 27.772904)
End: Plant City-Picnic Road (-82.145445, 27.850028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.47
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.24 $6.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.58 $7.17
Premium $4.90 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $4.35 $3.39 $6.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Apollo Beach and Pinecrest. The current time is 06:53:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.