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Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pinecrest, FL

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Drive Time

56m

Distance

38.3 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 38.3 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95 South, Dixie Highway, South Dixie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 38.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pinecrest, FL is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pinecrest, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 South Unavailable Refreshing
Dixie Highway Unavailable Refreshing
South Dixie Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Southwest 72nd Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Southwest 112th Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 95 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Broward Boulevard

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
2

Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 95 South: Miami
3

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Miami
4

Merge slight left

28 mi · 36 min
5

Continue on Dixie Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dixie Highway
6

Continue on South Dixie Highway

4.3 mi · 7 min · South Dixie Highway
7

Keep slight left to continue on South Dixie Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Dixie Highway
8

Take the exit slight left

115 ft · 3 sec
9

Continue on Southwest 72nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue
10

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

49 ft · 1 sec · Southwest 72nd Avenue
11

Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue
12

Turn left onto Southwest 112th Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Southwest 112th Street
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 28m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 38.3 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.1 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinecrest, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fort Lauderdale, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Lauderdale, FL

This is one driving day of about 38.3 miles and 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.1 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 28m into the drive

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miami, FL

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Miami, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miami, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pinecrest, FL

The final approach into Pinecrest, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pinecrest, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.10 one way

$12.19 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $6.63 $13.26
premium $4.72 $7.12 $14.24
diesel $5.61 $8.46 $16.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.35 $1.53
EV Truck/SUV 15.3 0 $5.36 $2.45

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday

Local time

3:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pinecrest, FL

Afternoon in Pinecrest on Wednesday

Local time

3:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 38.3 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95 South, Dixie Highway, South Dixie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pinecrest, FL is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pinecrest, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pinecrest, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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