How far is Pinecrest, FL from Apollo Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Pinecrest, FL to Apollo Beach, FL is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinecrest and Apollo Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinecrest and Apollo Beach.
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Start on South County Road 39
39 m · 10 sec · South County Road 39
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Turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn left onto Fishhawk Boulevard
4.6 mi · 8 min · Fishhawk Boulevard
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Continue on Boyette Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Boyette Road
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Continue on Gibsonton Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gibsonton Drive
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Take the ramp left
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach
3147 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre
1547 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Big Bend Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard
640 ft · 27 sec · Fairway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinecrest and Apollo Beach.
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.
Fishhawk Boulevard
Turn left onto Fishhawk Boulevard
4.59 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pinecrest and Partly Sunny near Apollo Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinecrest to Apollo Beach?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 Pinecrest and 11.1 miles from Apollo Beach.
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 5.3 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 7:14 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 Pinecrest and Partly Sunny near Apollo Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Riverview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverview.
Union Station
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Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinecrest and Apollo Beach. Straight-line distance: 16.87 mi (27.15 km).
#1 Pinecrest
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 19,006 |
| Coordinates | 27.8500300, -82.1456400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apollo Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 14,055 |
| Coordinates | 27.7730800, -82.4075900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apollo Beach (-82.40759, 27.77308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $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.
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