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Trip from Belleview, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

181.8 mi

293 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Belleview, FL, FL

Belleview, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

Embark on a straightforward 181.8-mile journey from Belleview, FL, to Port Saint Lucie, FL, which will take approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes. This drive is best suited for a single day, with a projected fuel cost of around $29. You'll primarily utilize Florida's Turnpike, Nathan Mayo Highway, and US 301, with the highway making up 92% of the route. The extensive highway focus makes this a quick and efficient trip, perfect for getting from point A to point B within the state of 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

90.9 miles from Belleview, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 161.4 mi 2h 53m
Nathan Mayo Highway 9.2 mi 13m
US 301 6.3 mi 10m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
CR 484 0.4 mi <1m
Southeast 115th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Abshier Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 161.4 mi, about 2h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belleview, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.

1

Start on Southeast 55th Avenue Road

37 ft · 3 sec · Southeast 55th Avenue Road
2

Turn left onto Southeast 115th Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Southeast 115th Street
3

Continue on Southeast Hames Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Southeast Hames Road
4

Turn right onto Southeast Brown Road

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Southeast Brown Road
5

Turn left onto CR 484

0.4 mi · 39 sec · CR 484
6

Turn right onto US 27; US 301; US 441

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Abshier Boulevard
7

Turn straight onto US 301

9.2 mi · 13 min · Nathan Mayo Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Continue on US 301

6.3 mi · 10 min · US 301
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
10

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

161 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie
12

Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

483 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
13

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15

Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 28-minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or before the longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 161.4-mile section of the Turnpike, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments.

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 90.9 miles from Belleview, FL, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.4 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 40 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90.9 miles or 1h 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

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 Belleview, 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 Belleview, FL

This is one driving day of about 181.8 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Belleview, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 161.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

91 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.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

127 mi · 2h 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Clermont, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.9 miles from Belleview, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.9

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

1.4 mi

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

2.6 mi

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.9

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.9

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.9

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.9

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 26

Sumterville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13525694075

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Sprout & Bean | Play Café | Coffee Shop and Indoor Playground | Winter Garden

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 51.9

Winter Garden, Florida

+13522052589

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Belleview, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–7:30 pm

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Belleview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 13

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523523155

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 39

Minneola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 26

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 13

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887518560

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 51.9

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 129.8

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 64.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 181.8

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 64.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 64.9

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Discovery Cove

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Very expen mile 64.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14075134600

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 51.9

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 180.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Southeast Brown Road

Turn right onto Southeast Brown Road

Navigation decision point

5
16.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
178.2 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in

Take the exit toward Port Saint Lucie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie
6
179.3 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in | FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
180.2 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.94 one way

$57.88 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $31.48 $62.96
premium $4.72 $33.80 $67.61
diesel $5.61 $40.14 $80.28

Estimated Tolls: $11.30

Florida's Turnpike (161.4 mi) $11.30

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

$29

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.5 0 $19.09 $8.73
Efficient EV 45.5 0 $15.91 $7.27
EV Truck/SUV 72.7 0 $25.45 $11.64

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 17, 2026

Origin

Belleview, FL

Morning in Belleview on Sunday

Local time

6:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

6:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

ENE 10 mph 6% chance 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

25 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 28m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, designed for efficient travel. With 92% of the journey on highways, expect a consistent pace for most of the 181.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 161.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a chance to settle in for a long haul without many interruptions. While largely highway, the inclusion of Nathan Mayo Highway and US 301 might introduce slight variations in the driving experience as you transition between these main arteries.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 161.4 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Nathan Mayo Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Southeast Brown Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Southeast Brown Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 181.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 161.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.30 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Southeast Brown Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Port Saint Lucie, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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