Origin
Buckhead Ridge, FL
Late night in Buckhead Ridge on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckhead Ridge, 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
1h 11m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckhead Ridge, FL
Mick Haupt
Trip Overview
Buckhead Ridge, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is 49.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via Park Street and I-95, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Florida, connecting two points in the state. Given the relatively short duration, it’s a drive that doesn’t demand extensive planning. You'll experience a mix of local roads and highway driving, making it a practical option for a quick transit between these locations. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 24.8 mi | 31m |
| FL 78 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| I 95 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| West Midway Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Crosstown Parkway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Parrott Avenue | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Lake Drive West | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Park Street
— 24.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhead Ridge, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Lake Drive West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Drive West
2
At end of road, turn right onto FL 78
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
FL 78
3
Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Parrott Avenue
4
Turn right onto FL 70
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Park Street
5
Turn right onto CR 712
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Midway Road
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
7
Merge onto I 95
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 615
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FL 78
At end of road, turn right onto FL 78
Navigation decision point
5
39.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Crosstown Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.73 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
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
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
1h 11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with 32% of it being highway driving. You’ll encounter stretches on Park Street, including one significant segment of 24.8 miles, before transitioning to the faster pace of I-95. The profile suggests you’ll be navigating both local thoroughfares and interstate conditions, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic patterns. It’s not a purely scenic route, but rather a functional one designed for efficient travel between destinations.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Park Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FL 78.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m 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 0.4 miles (FL 78): Navigation decision point; at 39.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Park Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FL 78): Navigation decision point; at 39.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Saint Lucie, FL before heading back.
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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