Origin
Highland Beach, FL
Morning in Highland Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Beach, 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 29m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from Highland Beach to Port Saint Lucie is a straightforward 71.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes. Because of the quick travel time, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly excursion within the state of Florida. The path relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring a direct connection between the two coastal locations. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick getaway, this drive offers a reliable and efficient way to reach your destination without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 35.4 mi | 40m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 26.6 mi | 28m |
| South Ocean Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Linton Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Indiantown Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 35.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on SR A1A
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Ocean Boulevard
2
Turn left onto East Linton Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Linton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
4
Merge onto I 95
35 mi
·
40 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87B
Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto FL 706
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Indiantown Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on this road
482 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
Use the right lane.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Highland Beach, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 69.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
East Linton Boulevard
Turn left onto East Linton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
40.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 87B
Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
7
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
6
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.41 one way
$22.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.41 | $24.83 |
| premium | $4.72 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.86
Florida's Turnpike
(26.6 mi)
$1.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 5 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 1:54AM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 7:43PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
66°F
West Gate, FL
36 mi in
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
4 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
1h 29m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your travel taking place on major roads like I-95, Florida's Turnpike, and South Ocean Boulevard. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the interstate, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 35.4 miles on I-95. Because the majority of the route is interstate-based, the pace is generally fast and consistent. While you will encounter a mix of heavy-duty highway transit and local road segments, the experience is largely about efficiency. Prepare for a standard interstate driving environment where the rhythm of the road remains steady from start to finish.
87% 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: 35.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near East Linton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (East Linton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
42 ft
-3 ft
Total Climb
64 ft
Total Descent
53 ft
Highest Point
42 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
45 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Highland Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Orlando
41.2 mi in
|
~52m
Florida's Turnpike North
41.2 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.86 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.
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 2.8 miles (East Linton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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