Trip from Fort Myers Shores, 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 45m

Distance

120.3 mi

194 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 35m ★

6 AM

2h 46m

8 AM

3h 8m

10 AM

2h 54m

12 PM

2h 51m

3 PM

2h 55m

5 PM

3h 7m

8 PM

2h 39m

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

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Fort Myers Shores, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

This 120.3-mile drive from Fort Myers Shores to Port Saint Lucie, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like Industrial Drive, Park Street, and Palm Beach Boulevard, with only about 23% of the journey on highways. Given the relatively short distance and the nature of the drive, it’s a manageable trip without the need for an overnight stay. Budget around $19 for fuel, and anticipate one planned stop along the way. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local exploration through 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

60.1 miles from Fort Myers Shores, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Industrial Drive	34.4 mi	46m
Park Street	24.8 mi	31m
Palm Beach Boulevard	20.6 mi	28m
FL 78	14.8 mi	18m
I 95	4.9 mi	5m
West Midway Road	4.4 mi	7m
Crosstown Parkway	4.3 mi	7m
North Bridge Street	4 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Industrial Drive — 34.4 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers Shores, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.

Start on River Ridge Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · River Ridge Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto FL 80

21 mi · 28 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto FL 29

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto FL 78

15 mi · 18 min · FL 78

Continue on US 27; FL 78

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 27; FL 78

Take the exit

358 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto FL 78 Detour

34 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

Turn right onto FL 70

25 mi · 31 min · Park Street

Turn right onto CR 712

4.4 mi · 7 min · West Midway Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

Merge onto I 95

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 120 Toward Crosstown Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

4.3 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto CR 615

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Trip Plan

This route is well-suited for a day trip, giving you flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Port Saint Lucie with plenty of daylight. With a total duration of under 3 hours, you can easily complete this drive in one go, but consider taking your single planned stop about midway to break up the driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $19, and ensure you're comfortable with navigating local roads, as this is a prominent feature of the journey. A specific tip for this route: be extra mindful of speed limit changes when transitioning from highway sections to local streets.

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 60.1 miles from Fort Myers Shores, FL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 26 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.1 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m

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 Fort Myers Shores, 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 Fort Myers Shores, FL

This is one driving day of about 120.3 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Fort Myers Shores, 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 Industrial Drive for about 34.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckhead Ridge, FL

60 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

Buckhead Ridge, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

49.4 mi · 1h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Port LaBelle, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buckhead Ridge, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Fort Myers Shores, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85.9

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18633573006

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 85.9

Okeechobee, Florida

Visit website

Lynkwell Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 60.1

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 77.3

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 120.3

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

LaBelle Nature Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 17.2

LaBelle, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

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 0.3 and 115.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

20.9 mi into trip | ~30m in | FL 29 / North Bridge Street

Turn left onto FL 29 / North Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

110.6 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

115.5 mi into trip | ~2h 36m 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

115.8 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | Crosstown Parkway

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.15 one way

$38.30 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$20.83	$41.66
premium	$4.72	$22.37	$44.74
diesel	$5.61	$26.56	$53.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.1	$12.63	$5.77
Efficient EV	30.1	$10.53	$4.81
EV Truck/SUV	48.1	$16.84	$7.70

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 16, 2026

Origin

Fort Myers Shores, FL

Morning in Fort Myers Shores on Sunday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 0% 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

18 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

2h 45m 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 driving experience characterized by frequent turns and a local feel, as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While 23% of the route utilizes highways, the majority will be on city streets and county roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 34.4 miles on Industrial Drive, offering a brief period of less frequent navigation. As you progress, the road will likely shift between more developed areas and potentially quieter stretches, demanding your attention due to the frequent changes in direction.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on Industrial Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard.

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 2h 45m drive. You will face about 13 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 (FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (FL 29 / North Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 120.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on Industrial Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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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Trip from Fort Myers Shores, 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

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Destination Charger

Lynkwell Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Escape Room PSL

LaBelle Nature Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fort Myers Shores, FL

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 45m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

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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