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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.28 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.08 mi
53.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.08 mi
Kilometers
53.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.28 mi
Kilometers
61.61 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinecrest
Wed, Apr 15, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-15T12:58
Arrive Pinecrest
Wed, Apr 15, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pinewood
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
19.2 mi
00h 28m
To Pinecrest
19.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    885 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on South Dixie Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    35 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest 72nd Avenue

    2432 ft · 1 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 72nd Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · Southwest 72nd Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest 112th Street

    780 ft · 19 sec · Southwest 112th Street

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
29.3 mi · 76%
South Dixie Highway
5.06 mi · 13%
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4%
Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.35 mi · 4%
Dixie Highway
0.88 mi · 2%
Southwest 112th Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinewood
00h 28m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pinewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 6.4 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Hialeah Gardens Community Hall

Hialeah Gardens , FL
10001 NW 87th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

5 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

16 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

28 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

51 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Pinecrest. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.24 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Pinecrest

#2 Pinecrest

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,452
Coordinates25.6670500, -80.3081100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Pinecrest (-80.30811, 25.66705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Pinecrest. The current time is 12:58:20.

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.