Origin
Hunters Creek, FL
Morning in Hunters Creek on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hunters Creek, 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 7m
Distance
112.7 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hunters Creek, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 112.7-mile drive from Hunters Creek, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes. It's an ideal one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 96% of it on major roads, making for an efficient journey. Expect your fuel costs to be around $18 for this trip. Since there are no designated stops in the data, this drive is best suited for those who prefer to get from point A to point B with minimal interruption.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.4 miles from Hunters Creek, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 104.8 mi | 1h 52m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Osceola Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Osceola Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| John Young Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North John Young Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 104.8 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hunters Creek, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on this road
127 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto Town Loop Boulevard
244 ft
·
15 sec
·
Town Loop Boulevard
3
Turn right onto CR 423
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
John Young Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on North John Young Parkway
286 ft
·
6 sec
·
North John Young Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
374 ft
·
18 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight left onto CR 522
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CR 522
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
105 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
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
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, this trip is perfectly manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You can easily depart Hunters Creek in the morning and arrive in Port Saint Lucie by midday. With no planned stops, consider filling up your fuel tank before you leave Hunters Creek to ensure you have plenty for the 112.7-mile journey. Keep an eye on the fuel cost estimate of $18 as a budget guideline. The extended 104.8-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike means you'll have a long period without needing to exit, so ensure you're comfortable with sustained highway driving.
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 56.4 miles from Hunters Creek, FL, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.8 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 56.4 miles or 1h 3m 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 42m
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 Hunters Creek, 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 Hunters Creek, FL
This is one driving day of about 112.7 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hunters Creek, 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 104.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.4 miles from Hunters Creek, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.8 miles.
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 0 and 111.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Town Loop Boulevard
Turn uturn onto Town Loop Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 423 / John Young Parkway
Turn right onto CR 423 / John Young Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
110.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m 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.
6
111.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
|
CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.94 one way
$35.88 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $19.51 | $39.03 |
| premium | $4.72 | $20.96 | $41.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.88 | $49.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.34
Florida's Turnpike
(104.8 mi)
$7.34
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: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
| Efficient EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.78 | $7.21 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
8:10 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
2 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 7m 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?
Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend the vast majority of your time on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers an impressive 104.8 miles, mostly on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate using main roads like Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, and East Osceola Parkway. This profile suggests a driving experience geared towards covering distance efficiently rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
96% 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: 104.8 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Town Loop Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.7 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: near the start (Town Loop Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (CR 423 / John Young Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 112.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.34 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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Town Loop Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (CR 423 / John Young Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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