Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinecrest, FL
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The drive from Miramar, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 28.5 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palmetto Expressway, Express Lanes, Northwest 57th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on Palmetto Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Miramar, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 28.5 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 1.7 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miramar, FL and Pinecrest, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Homestead
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Express Lanes | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Northwest 57th Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 112th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 77th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Pinecrest, FL.
Start on Bahama Drive
Turn right onto CR 858
Turn left onto SR 817
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 823
Continue on SR 823
Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 826
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
Merge onto SR 826
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826
Merge onto US 1
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 112th Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Miramar on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Pinecrest on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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