Origin
Pinecrest, FL
Morning in Pinecrest on Friday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
54m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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 45.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 72nd Avenue, South Dixie Highway, I 95 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 45.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 72nd Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is easy. At 54m 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 Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | — | — |
| South Dixie Highway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| SR 842 | — | — |
| SR 842 East | — | — |
| West Broward Boulevard | — | — |
| East Broward Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 72nd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 72nd Avenue
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
4
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
5
Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
South Dixie Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95 North
7
Keep slight right
22 mi
·
27 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
9
Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East
466 ft
·
11 sec
·
SR 842 East
10
Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
11
Continue on East Broward Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
12
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Pinecrest, FL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 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
$7.24 one way
$14.48 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Friday
Local time
6:41 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
54m 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 45.5 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 72nd Avenue, South Dixie Highway, I 95 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 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 $7.24 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 Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is easy. At 54m 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 Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pinecrest, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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