If you are planning to head north from Miami Shores to Port Saint Lucie, you are looking at a straightforward 107.9-mile journey. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily utilize Florida’s Turnpike and I-95 to navigate the corridor, which keeps the travel time efficient. Budget roughly $18 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since the entire route remains within the state of Florida, the transition is seamless for those accustomed to local highway travel. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you to your destination quickly without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Miami Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
98.6 mi
1h 50m
I 95
3.1 mi
3m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Northwest 103rd Street
0.6 mi
1m
Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Northeast 103rd Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 98.6 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Shores, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on this road
140 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Northeast 96th Street
213 ft·9 sec·Northeast 96th Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.4 mi·53 sec·Northeast 2nd Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 932
0.3 mi·36 sec·Northeast 103rd Street
5
Continue on SR 932
0.6 mi·1 min·Northwest 103rd Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
7
Merge onto I 95
3.1 mi·3 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 12AToward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike TollUse the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
99 mi·1 hr 50 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 142Toward Port Saint LucieUse 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
Trip Plan
Because this drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak congestion. Given that the route is dominated by long highway stretches, try to time your exit to miss major rush hour windows to ensure you maintain that 2-hour-and-7-minute estimate. Since you will spend nearly 100 miles on the Turnpike, keep your payment method ready for tolls to avoid any unnecessary friction during the drive. You do not need to worry about planning formal stops for such a manageable distance, but having your fuel topped off before you merge onto the highway will keep your costs near the $18 estimate. Focus on steady pacing, as the long, straight highway miles can be mentally taxing if you do not take brief breaks to stretch your legs.
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 53.9 miles from Miami Shores, FL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 Miami Shores, 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 Miami Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 107.9 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Miami Shores, 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 98.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 106.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Northeast 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.8 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 12A
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7
104.6 mi into trip|~2h 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
105.4 mi into trip|~2h 2m 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
106.3 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
$17.17 one way
$34.35 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$18.68
$37.37
premium
$4.72
$20.06
$40.13
diesel
$5.61
$23.82
$47.65
Estimated Tolls: $6.90
Florida's Turnpike
(98.6 mi)$6.90
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
$17
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.4
0
$11.33
$5.18
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.44
$4.32
EV Truck/SUV
43.2
0
$15.11
$6.91
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Miami Shores, FL
Morning
in Miami Shores on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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
13 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
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.
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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will experience a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 98.6 miles while cruising on Florida’s Turnpike, which dominates the majority of the drive. The personality of this route is consistent and utilitarian, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding backroads. As you approach Port Saint Lucie, you will eventually transition onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard to complete your arrival. Expect a steady, high-speed pace that allows you to cover the distance in one focused block rather than a series of technical turns.
94% 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: 98.6 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 0.1 miles in near Northeast 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 107.9 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 0.1 miles (Northeast 2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
37 ft8 ft
Total Climb
36 ft
Total Descent
27 ft
Highest Point
37 ft
~40.5 mi in
Elevation Range
30 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miami Shores, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike along the way.
Florida's Turnpike
5.6 mi in|~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 107.9 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 (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.90 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 0.1 miles (Northeast 2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
