Origin
Miami, FL
Afternoon in Miami on Friday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami, FL to Pinecrest, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami, FL
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Pinecrest, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miami, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 11.6 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Dixie Highway, I 95, Southwest 72nd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on South Dixie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Miami, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 11.6 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Dixie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 11.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 95; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 95; US 1
Merge onto I 95; US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 1 / South Dixie Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 / South Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dixie Highway | 5 mi | 9m |
| I 95 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Dixie Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 112th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Miami Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Dixie Highway
— 5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Pinecrest, FL.
1
Start on North Miami Avenue
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 95
Use the slight right lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the slight left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95; US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95; US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
116 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Southwest 72nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
11
Continue on 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 destination
Southwest 112th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Pinecrest, FL
Afternoon in Pinecrest on Friday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 Miami, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 11.6 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Dixie Highway, I 95, Southwest 72nd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Miami, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.85 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 11.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 95; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Miami, FL to Pinecrest, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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