How far is Pinecrest, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.54 mi
00h 54m
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
45.54 mi
Kilometers
73.29 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Pinecrest
Wed, Apr 15, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinecrest
2026-04-15T10:49
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinecrest
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
North Miami
FL

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

From Pinecrest
19.3 mi
00h 27m
To Fort Lauderdale
26.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pinecrest and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinecrest and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 112th Street

    780 ft · 23 sec · Southwest 112th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue

  3. 3

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

    15 m · 1 sec · Southwest 72nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

    2432 ft · 1 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway

    7.6 mi · 14 min · South Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    22.1 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East

    142 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinecrest and Fort Lauderdale.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
26.5 mi · 58%
South Dixie Highway
7.64 mi · 17%
West Broward Boulevard
1.68 mi · 4%
Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.35 mi · 3%
SR 842
0.98 mi · 2%
East Broward Boulevard
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight right

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Miami
00h 27m from Pinecrest
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pinecrest and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinecrest to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

North Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Pinecrest and 26.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pinecrest and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near North Miami

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 North Miami and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 6.3 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 8.1 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 8.8 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 8.2 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 North Miami.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

8 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

14 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

26 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

48 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

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

Pinecrest

#1 Pinecrest

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,452
Coordinates25.6670500, -80.3081100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Killian Parkway (-80.308106, 25.666862)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.68
Round trip
$13.36
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.68 $13.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.90 $7.88 $15.77
Diesel $4.35 $7.00 $14.01

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 Pinecrest and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 10:49:28.

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.