Origin
Pinecrest, FL
Evening in Pinecrest on Thursday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinecrest, FL to Apollo Beach, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinecrest, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Apollo Beach, FL
Chris The Island
Trip Overview
The drive from Pinecrest, FL to Apollo Beach, FL covers 22.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fishhawk Boulevard, Lithia Pinecrest Road, Boyette Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on Fishhawk Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 22.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fishhawk Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lithia Pinecrest Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lithia Pinecrest Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Fishhawk Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lithia Pinecrest Road
Turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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Fishhawk Boulevard
Turn left onto Fishhawk Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward CR 672: Apollo Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 246
Toward CR 672: Apollo Beach
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewi...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pinecrest, FL and Apollo Beach, FL, road signs point toward Cr 672: Apollo Beach, Cr 672 West: Apollo Beach and Manatee Viewing Centre.
Cr 672: Apollo Beach
16.8 mi in
|
~27m
Cr 672 West: Apollo Beach
17.4 mi in
|
~29m
Manatee Viewing Centre
17.4 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fishhawk Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Lithia Pinecrest Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Boyette Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 75 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Tamiami Trail | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Gibsonton Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Big Bend Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Apollo Beach Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fishhawk Boulevard
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinecrest, FL and Apollo Beach, FL.
1
Start on CR 39
128 ft
·
10 sec
·
South County Road 39
2
Turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lithia Pinecrest Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Fishhawk Boulevard
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Fishhawk Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Boyette Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Boyette Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on Gibsonton Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gibsonton Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 246
Toward CR 672: Apollo Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre
10
Turn straight onto CR 672
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Bend Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 41
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tamiami Trail
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Apollo Beach Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fairway Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
Fairway Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Apollo Beach, FL
Evening in Apollo Beach on Thursday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Apollo Beach, FL covers 22.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fishhawk Boulevard, Lithia Pinecrest Road, Boyette Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 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 $3.52 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 10 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lithia Pinecrest Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Fishhawk Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pinecrest, FL and Apollo Beach, FL, road signs point toward Cr 672: Apollo Beach, Cr 672 West: Apollo Beach and Manatee Viewing Centre.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.
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