Origin
Pinecrest, FL
Morning in Pinecrest on Friday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 38.5 miles and takes about 57m 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, West Broward Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 38.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and South Dixie Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.5 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and South Dixie Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 1 / South Dixie Highway.
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 9 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 1 / South Dixie Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 95; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1 / South Dixie Highway
Merge onto US 1 / South Dixie Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 95; US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1 toward I 95 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
7
36.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 842 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 842 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
35.6 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| South Dixie Highway | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 112th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinecrest, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 112th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest 112th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
4
Continue on Southwest 72nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
5
Merge onto US 1
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95; US 1
Toward I 95 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
27 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
465 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 842 East
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 842
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Pinecrest, FL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Pinecrest, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fort Lauderdale, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.26 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Friday
Local time
8:08 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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 Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 38.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, South Dixie Highway, West Broward Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Pinecrest, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.13 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 9 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 1 / South Dixie Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 95; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
How this page is built
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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