How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Pinecrest, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pinecrest, FL is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Pinecrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Pinecrest.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Dixie Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · South Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight left
35 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Southwest 72nd Avenue
2432 ft · 1 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 72nd Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · Southwest 72nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 112th Street
780 ft · 19 sec · Southwest 112th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 112th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Pinecrest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Pinecrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Pinecrest?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pinewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 19.1 miles from Pinecrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Pinecrest.
Stop Ideas Near Pinewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinewood.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Pinecrest. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.24 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinecrest
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 19,452 |
| Coordinates | 25.6670500, -80.3081100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinecrest (-80.30811, 25.66705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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