Origin
Lake Lorraine, FL
Afternoon in Lake Lorraine on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Lorraine, 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
9h 46m
Distance
530.8 mi
854 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 37m
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6 AM
9h 46m
8 AM
10h 4m
10 AM
9h 52m
12 PM
9h 50m
3 PM
9h 53m
5 PM
10h 3m
8 PM
9h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Lorraine, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Lorraine, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 530.8 miles and takes about 9h 46m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 226.1 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
265.4 miles from Lake Lorraine, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 226.1 mi | 4h 2m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 165.2 mi | 2h 57m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| North Partin Drive | 17.4 mi | 22m |
| Eglin Parkway North | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Eglin Parkway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West John Sims Parkway | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 226.1 mi, about 4h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Lorraine, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on 11th Street
165 ft
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9 sec
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11th Street
2
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
6th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto FL 85
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Eglin Parkway North
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on FL 85
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Eglin Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on FL 85
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Avenue
6
Turn left onto FL 85
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West John Sims Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto FL 285
17 mi
·
22 min
·
North Partin Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
9
Merge onto I 10
226 mi
·
4 hr 2 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
11
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
165 mi
·
2 hr 57 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
14
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
15
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
17
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 265.4 miles from Lake Lorraine, FL, or about 4h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 117 miles or 2h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 265.4 miles or 4h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 265.4 miles or 4h 58m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 38m
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 Lake Lorraine, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lake Lorraine, FL
Aim for roughly 265 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Port Saint Lucie, FL
Aim for roughly 265 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 117 miles from Lake Lorraine, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 226.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
175 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
350 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Lake Butler, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
265 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 265 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 117 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 265.4 miles from Lake Lorraine, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 226.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 265 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 529.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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FL 85 / Eglin Parkway North
At end of road, turn right onto FL 85 / Eglin Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
FL 285 / North Partin Drive
Turn left onto FL 285 / North Partin Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
362.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 41m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
6
528.4 mi into trip
|
~9h 41m 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
529.2 mi into trip
|
~9h 43m 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
$84.49 one way
$168.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
186 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $91.91 | $183.82 |
| premium | $4.72 | $98.70 | $197.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $117.19 | $234.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.56
Florida's Turnpike
(165.2 mi)
$11.56
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
$84
Tolls
$12
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 185.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 159.2 | 1 | $55.73 | $25.48 |
| Efficient EV | 132.7 | 1 | $46.44 | $21.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 212.3 | 2 | $74.31 | $33.97 |
Gas CO2
186 kg
EV CO2
62 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
350 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 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
9h 46m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
530.8 mi / 9h 46m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 10.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 226.1 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near FL 85 / Eglin Parkway North.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 530.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 1 miles (FL 85 / Eglin Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (FL 285 / North Partin Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 362.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lake Lorraine, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
362.1 mi in
|
~6h 41m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
362.1 mi in
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~6h 41m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 226.1 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 265 miles on day one.
Expect about $11.56 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (FL 85 / Eglin Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (FL 285 / North Partin Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 362.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Port Saint Lucie, FL before the return drive.
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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