This 190.8-mile drive from Beacon Square to Port Saint Lucie, Florida, is easily manageable as a one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours. Expect a fuel cost of around $30 for this journey. The route predominantly utilizes highways, making it a focused drive with about 80% of the travel on faster roads. You'll primarily navigate via FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike, with a brief section on State Road 54. This straightforward drive is ideal for those looking to cover ground efficiently between these two points within Florida.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.4 miles from Beacon Square, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 60
61.7 mi
1h 19m
Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi
53m
State Road 54
22.3 mi
33m
I 4
17.4 mi
18m
I 75
12.7 mi
13m
Polk Parkway
9.4 mi
10m
Bartow Road
6.9 mi
9m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
FL 60
— 61.7 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon Square, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Springfield Drive
337 ft·17 sec·Springfield Drive
2
Turn right onto Moog Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Moog Road
3
Turn left onto US 19
0.5 mi·57 sec·US Highway 19
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto FL 54
22 mi·33 min·State Road 54
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on FL 56
0.4 mi·38 sec·State Road 56
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on FL 56
0.1 mi·8 sec·FL 56
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·13 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
9
Merge onto I 75
1.0 mi·1 min·I 75
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi·12 min·I 75
Toward South I 75: NaplesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.3 mi·1 min
Exit 261Toward I 4: Tampa, OrlandoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 4 East: OrlandoUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 4
17 mi·18 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 27Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter HavenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on FL 570 Toll
9.4 mi·10 min·Polk Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 10Toward US 98: Lakeland, BartowUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 98
6.9 mi·9 min·Bartow Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Broadway Avenue
19
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.5 mi·1 min·Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on FL 60
0.3 mi·26 sec·FL 60
21
Continue on FL 60
11 mi·13 min·FL 60
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on FL 60
4.3 mi·5 min·FL 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on FL 60
46 mi·59 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on this road
295 ft·7 sec·this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
50 mi·53 min·Florida's Turnpike
28
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 142Toward Port Saint Lucie
29
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
483 ft·15 sec·Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
30
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi·2 min·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
32
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·9 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, this trip is perfect for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for your destination, with a recommended single stop for fuel or a quick break. The longest stretch without a planned stop is over 60 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on FL 60. This is a practical drive where efficiency is key; knowing your fuel cost of approximately $30 helps with budgeting. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your departure time as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.4 miles from Beacon Square, FL, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.4 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beacon Square, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beacon Square, FL
This is one driving day of about 190.8 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Beacon Square, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on FL 60 for about 61.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.9 and 137.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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25.9 mi into trip|~39m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South I 75: Naples
8
37.7 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
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 261
Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
8
57 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
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 FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
8
66.8 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
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 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
8
137.2 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.37 one way
$60.74 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$33.04
$66.07
premium
$4.72
$35.48
$70.96
diesel
$5.61
$42.13
$84.25
Estimated Tolls: $3.49
Florida's Turnpike
(49.8 mi)$3.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.2
0
$20.03
$9.16
Efficient EV
47.7
0
$16.70
$7.63
EV Truck/SUV
76.3
0
$26.71
$12.21
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beacon Square, FL
Morning
in Beacon Square on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 59m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 61.7 miles primarily on FL 60. The driving personality is one of steady progress, moving efficiently through the Florida landscape. While primarily highway, the inclusion of State Road 54 and sections of FL 60 before reaching the Turnpike means you'll encounter varied road conditions typical of connecting major arteries.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.7 mi on FL 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.9 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 190.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beacon Square, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg, Orlando, Winter Haven, Bartow and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
Saint Petersburg
24.4 mi in|~37m
Orlando
37.7 mi in|~52m
Winter Haven
57 mi in|~1h 14m
Bartow
66.8 mi in|~1h 26m
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
137.2 mi in|~2h 58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 190.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.7 miles on FL 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.49 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Port Saint Lucie, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Port Saint Lucie, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
