Miramar Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is 522.4 miles and takes about 9h 35m via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $90 and an overnight stay recommended. This long-haul drive covers a significant portion of Florida, taking you from the Panhandle region across the state to the Atlantic coast. With a 99% highway share, expect a predominantly high-speed transit, making it a straightforward option for covering ground efficiently. Plan for this to be a two-day trip to comfortably manage the distance and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
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
261.2 miles from Miramar Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
211 mi
3h 46m
Florida's Turnpike
165.2 mi
2h 57m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
US Highway 331 South
23.8 mi
30m
Emerald Coast Parkway West
10.2 mi
15m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Scenic Gulf Drive
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 211 mi, about 3h 46m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,317 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,872
Quietest
2 AM
~159 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
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Start on this road
114 ft·10 sec·this road
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Turn right
279 ft·25 sec
3
Turn right
96 ft·8 sec
4
Turn right onto CR 2378
0.7 mi·1 min·Scenic Gulf Drive
5
Turn right onto US 98
10 mi·15 min·Emerald Coast Parkway West
6
Turn left onto US 331
24 mi·30 min·US Highway 331 South
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 10 East: TallahasseeUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
211 mi·3 hr 46 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
165 mi·2 hr 57 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
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Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 142Toward Port Saint Lucie
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
483 ft·15 sec·Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
14
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi·2 min·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
16
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·9 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 35m duration and 522.4 miles, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg, which will likely involve I 10. You'll have about two full driving days to complete the route, with two recommended stops to break up the journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 211 miles on I 10, as services can sometimes be more spread out. Factor in the $90 fuel cost when budgeting for your trip.
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 261.2 miles from Miramar Beach, FL, or about 4h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211 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 115 miles or 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 261.2 miles or 4h 52m 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 261.2 miles or 4h 52m
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 27m
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 Miramar Beach, 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 Miramar Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 261 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Port Saint Lucie, FL
Aim for roughly 261 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 115 miles from Miramar Beach, 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 211 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 520.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
8
353.7 mi into trip|~6h 31m 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
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519.9 mi into trip|~9h 31m 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.
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520.8 mi into trip|~9h 32m 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
$79.08 one way
$158.16 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg183 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$86.77
$173.54
premium
$4.55
$93.58
$187.16
diesel
$4.80
$98.64
$197.28
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
$79
Tolls
$12
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 182.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
36 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee, FL
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14 DCFC
Tallahassee, FL - West Pensacola Street - Tesla Supercharger
Tallahassee, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Tallahassee, FL - Apalachee Parkway - Tesla Supercharger
Tallahassee, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Tallahassee, FL - Thomasville Road - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
156.7
1
$54.85
$25.08
Efficient EV
130.6
1
$45.71
$20.90
EV Truck/SUV
209
2
$73.14
$33.43
Gas CO2
183 kg
EV CO2
61 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Miramar Beach, FL
Morning
in Miramar Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 5 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 19 at 4:11AM EDT until July 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 19 at 3:44AM EDT until July 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
7:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 0 to 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 19 at 4:11AM EDT until July 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 19 at 3:44AM EDT until July 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
9h 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with a 99% highway share. You'll experience a long stretch of 211 miles on I 10, which is the longest continuous segment. After leaving I 10, you'll transition to Florida's Turnpike and I 75, maintaining a high-speed environment for most of the trip. Expect frequent exits and services along the main interstates, typical for Florida's extensive highway network.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 211 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 522.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 353.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
180 ft17 ft
Total Climb
298 ft
Total Descent
303 ft
Highest Point
180 ft
~74.6 mi in
Elevation Range
163 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miramar Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
353.7 mi in|~6h 31m|via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
353.7 mi in|~6h 31m|via Florida's Turnpike
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Port St. Lucie is a sprawling tropical city on the Treasure Coast of Florida. The population is 202,000 and 438,000 in its metropolitan area (2019). Residents refer to the city by its initials, PSL. The spring training home of the New York Mets, this city has many fun activities if you know where to look; the new downtown area is in its infancy, but once complete will bring more activities for residents and visitors.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 35m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 211 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 261 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.
Yes — we found about 53 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 53 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 353.7 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 9.6 hours each way, a round trip means 19.2 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.
