Origin
Lake Clarke Shores, FL
Late night in Lake Clarke Shores on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Clarke 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
1h 6m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Clarke Shores, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
This straightforward 53.2-mile drive from Lake Clarke Shores to Port Saint Lucie takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 88% of the journey on major roads like Florida's Turnpike and I-95. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this is an economical option for a quick transition between two points within Florida. You'll experience a consistent driving environment for most of the trip, so no overnight stops are necessary. This route is ideal for those looking for efficiency and speed between these South Florida locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 26.6 mi | 28m |
| I 95 | 20.2 mi | 22m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Lake Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Indiantown Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Forest Hill Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 26.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Clarke Shores, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on West Lake Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lake Drive
2
Turn right onto FL 882
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Forest Hill Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
22 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
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Lake Clarke 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 21.6 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
49.8 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
$8.47 one way
$16.94 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
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
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 6m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 53.2-mile journey, with 88% of the route utilizing major expressways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 26.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition to I-95, which also contributes to the high highway share. This profile suggests a drive characterized by smooth, fast travel with minimal interruptions, designed for covering distance efficiently rather than exploring winding backroads. The road character remains largely consistent throughout, emphasizing forward momentum.
88% 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: 26.6 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 I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.6 miles in.
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 53.2 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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lake Clarke Shores, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Orlando
22.7 mi in
|
~29m
Florida's Turnpike North
22.7 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. 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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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