Trip from Florida City, 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

2h 50m

Distance

147 mi

237 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 58m

12 PM

2h 56m

3 PM

2h 59m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 44m

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

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Trip Overview

Spanning 147 miles, this Florida-based journey connects Florida City to Port Saint Lucie in approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on Florida's Turnpike, making this a highly efficient transit corridor between the two points. Budgeting roughly $25 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, keeping costs predictable for your travel planning. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, the straightforward nature of the drive keeps the travel logistics simple. It serves as a reliable connection across the region, providing a direct link that prioritizes speed over winding backroads.

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

73.5 miles from Florida City, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	95.2 mi	1h 46m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	47.4 mi	55m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard	1.6 mi	2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
Southwest 344th Street	0.5 mi	1m
Dixie Highway	0.2 mi	<1m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m
Southwest Carter Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 95.2 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on FL 9336

508 ft · 19 sec · Southwest 344th Street

Continue on FL 9336

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest 344th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 1

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Dixie Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

13 mi · 15 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

3.6 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

27 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

95 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie Use the right lane.

Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

483 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2-hour and 50-minute drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on the Turnpike. Since the route includes only one primary stop, plan your break strategically to coincide with the longest 95.2-mile stretch if you need a quick refresh. Keep in mind that with such a high percentage of highway travel, fuel efficiency remains relatively stable throughout the trip. Flexibility is a major advantage here; because the duration is under three hours, you have plenty of room to adjust your schedule based on your personal pace. As a specific tip for this route, ensure your toll pass or payment method is ready before hitting the Turnpike, as the high-speed nature of the road makes frequent stops for tolls impractical.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 73.5 miles from Florida City, FL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.2 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 32 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.5 miles or 1h 25m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Florida City, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Florida City, FL

This is one driving day of about 147 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Florida City, 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 95.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sunshine Ranches, FL

74 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

Sunshine Ranches, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

100.9 mi · 2h 2m

Pacing Suggestions

Doral, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.5 miles from Florida City, 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 95.2 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.

Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Homestead, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+13052421224

Visit website

Tours in the Glades

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Florida City, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12392604577

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 115.5

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 115.5

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 147

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Miramar Regional Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 42

Miramar, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+19548836950

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 84

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 94.5

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Everglades Alligator Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Homestead, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+13052472628

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 143.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

14.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

17.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

47.4 mi into trip | ~56m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

143.6 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Take the exit toward Port Saint Lucie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.40 one way

$46.80 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$25.45	$50.91
premium	$4.72	$27.33	$54.67
diesel	$5.61	$32.46	$64.91

Estimated Tolls: $9.51

Florida's Turnpike (95.2 mi) $6.67

Homestead Extension (47.4 mi) $2.84

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

$23

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.1	$15.43	$7.06
Efficient EV	36.8	$12.86	$5.88
EV Truck/SUV	58.8	$20.58	$9.41

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 14, 2026

Origin

Florida City, FL

Morning in Florida City on Sunday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Partly Cloudy

E 0 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

68°F

Sunshine Ranches, FL

74 mi in

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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 50m 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?

Expect a focused highway experience, as 97 percent of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend most of your time navigating Florida's Turnpike, which includes a significant 95.2-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. The path begins on the Homestead Extension before transitioning into the main Turnpike corridor, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the journey. As you approach Port Saint Lucie, the drive concludes with a shift toward local infrastructure, notably Southeast Airoso Boulevard. You should prepare for a steady, monotonous grind that is designed for efficiency rather than varied terrain, ensuring you stay alert during the long, straight highway segments.

97% 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: 95.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 147 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 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

27 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

35 ft

Total Descent

25 ft

Highest Point

27 ft

~21 mi in

Elevation Range

19 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Florida City, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike Toll North.

Orlando

47.4 mi in | ~56m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Florida's Turnpike Toll North

47.4 mi in | ~56m | via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Starting in Florida City, FL

Full guide →

Florida City is a city in Florida. It is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous 48.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 147 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 95.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.51 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.

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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Florida City, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery

Tours in the Glades

Indian Creek Park

Riverbend Park

Escape Room PSL

Miramar Regional Park

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

Everglades Alligator Farm

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Florida City, FL

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 50m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Florida City, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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