Hialeah Gardens to Port Saint Lucie is 114.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays on major Florida highways, making it a straightforward trip between two points within the state. You'll be on the road for just over two hours, so it’s an easy same-day journey. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the way, with minimal detours needed. This route is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and a quick transit between South Florida and the Treasure Coast.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.1 miles from Hialeah Gardens, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
95.2 mi
1h 46m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8 mi
8m
I 75
3.7 mi
4m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
Palmetto Expressway
1.2 mi
1m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Northwest 103rd Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
<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 Hialeah Gardens, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
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Start on this road
523 ft·41 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto SR 932
0.1 mi·25 sec·Northwest 103rd Street
3
Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
424 ft·9 sec·West 20th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward SR 826 North
5
Merge onto SR 826
1.2 mi·1 min·Palmetto Expressway
6
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: NaplesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 5Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, OrlandoUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7.0 mi·7 min·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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 NorthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
95 mi·1 hr 46 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 142Toward Port Saint LucieUse the right lane.
13
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
483 ft·15 sec·Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
14
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi·2 min·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
16
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·9 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 2 hours and 13 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can leave Hialeah Gardens anytime in the morning or afternoon and still arrive with plenty of daylight. With the longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike being 95.2 miles, you won't need to worry about frequent fuel stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially around the Miami metropolitan area before you merge onto the Turnpike. The fuel cost is estimated at $18, which is quite manageable for this distance.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.1 miles from Hialeah Gardens, FL, or about 1h 6m 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
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 Hialeah Gardens, 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 Hialeah Gardens, FL
This is one driving day of about 114.3 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hialeah Gardens, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 110.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|West 20th Avenue
Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Naples
8
6.7 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Laud...
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14.7 mi into trip|~18m 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
7
110.9 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
$18.19 one way
$36.39 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$19.79
$39.58
premium
$4.72
$21.25
$42.51
diesel
$5.61
$25.24
$50.47
Estimated Tolls: $7.15
Florida's Turnpike
(95.2 mi)$6.67
Homestead Extension
(8 mi)$0.48
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
$18
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.3
0
$12.00
$5.49
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$10.00
$4.57
EV Truck/SUV
45.7
0
$16.00
$7.32
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Morning
in Hialeah Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
6:34 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
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 13m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Biscayne National Park
National Park
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on Florida's Turnpike, including the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, and I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 95.2 miles, all on Florida's Turnpike. This means you can settle in for a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of the trip. The character of the drive is predominantly that of a major interstate, designed for efficient travel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
9/10
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 0.2 miles in near West 20th Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
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 14 significant decision points across 114.3 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 0.2 miles (West 20th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 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 Hialeah Gardens, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
6.7 mi in|~9m
Fort Lauderdale
6.7 mi in|~9m
Orlando
6.7 mi in|~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 114.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). 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 $7.15 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 20th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Saint Lucie, FL before heading back.
