Origin
Montverde, FL
Morning in Montverde on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montverde, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
140 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montverde, FL
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Trip Overview
Montverde to Port Saint Lucie is 140 miles and takes about 2 hours 38 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, moving from the Florida region to the Florida region. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on the Turnpike, so expect consistent travel conditions. Consider this route if you need to get between these two points efficiently without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70 miles from Montverde, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 128.9 mi | 2h 18m |
| 7th Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| FL 50 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| CR 455 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 128.9 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montverde, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Franklin Avenue
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 455
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street
3
Enter roundabout
102 ft
·
2 sec
4
Continue
175 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn straight onto CR 455
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
7th Street
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 455; CR Old 50
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
CR 455; CR Old 50
7
Continue on CR 455; CR Old 50
496 ft
·
10 sec
·
CR 455; CR Old 50
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 455
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
CR 455
9
Continue on CR 455
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 455
10
Turn left onto FL 50
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 50
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
129 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
15
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
16
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
18
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours 38 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave Montverde in the morning will allow you to arrive in Port Saint Lucie with plenty of daylight remaining. With a fuel cost estimate of $22, it's wise to ensure you have a full tank before departing Montverde, as the longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is over 128 miles. There's one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break if needed, perhaps around the halfway point.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70 miles from Montverde, FL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.9 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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Montverde, 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 Montverde, FL
This is one driving day of about 140 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Montverde, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 128.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70 miles from Montverde, 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 128.9 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 0.7 and 138.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 455
Enter roundabout onto CR 455
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
6
137.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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
138.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m 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
$22.28 one way
$44.57 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| premium | $4.72 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.91 | $61.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.02
Florida's Turnpike
(128.9 mi)
$9.02
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
$22
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.60 | $8.96 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
4 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
2h 38m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 128.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. Expect a consistent driving experience for the vast majority of your trip, characterized by smooth, fast travel. The transition to 7th Street and FL 50 near your destination offers a brief change of pace before reaching Port Saint Lucie. This profile means you'll be covering ground quickly with minimal distractions.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.9 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and 7th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (CR 455): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 140 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 128.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.02 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: at 0.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (CR 455): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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