Main Munchery
Near the start, right off the route
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+17272326431
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
190.4 mi
306 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Port Richey, FL
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This 190.4-mile trip from New Port Richey, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easily manageable as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 3 hours and 58 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike, with State Road 54 also playing a role. Given its relatively short duration and focused highway profile, it's well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Budget around $30 for fuel for this journey. This drive keeps you within the state of Florida, moving across its diverse landscapes.
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
95.2 miles from New Port Richey, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 60 | 61.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 49.8 mi | 53m |
| State Road 54 | 21.4 mi | 31m |
| I 4 | 17.4 mi | 18m |
| I 75 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| Polk Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Bartow Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Grand Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Port Richey, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
Start on Tennessee Avenue
Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
Turn left onto FL 54
Continue on FL 56
Continue on FL 56
Turn slight right
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 4
Take the exit
Continue on FL 570 Toll
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 98
Continue on US 98
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 716
Turn left onto CR 615
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 3 hour and 58 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from New Port Richey to avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you approach Florida's Turnpike. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $30, you have flexibility. You can choose to make your stop during the longest stretch on FL 60, or wait until you're closer to Port Saint Lucie. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as stretches between services can be significant, particularly on FL 60.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 42 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.2 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Port Richey, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 New Port Richey, FL
This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 3h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from New Port Richey, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before FL 60 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
New Port Richey, Florida
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+17272326431
The Skinny Bean Cafe and coffee
New Port Richey, Florida
Raining Berries - Lutz / Wesley Chapel
Lutz, Florida
Top Coffee Stop
New Port Richey, Florida
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+17278414727
East Main Street Coffee and Sandwich Shop
New Port Richey, Florida
Urban Crunch Creamery Cafe - Bexley
Land O' Lakes, Florida
Near the start, right off the route
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+17272326431
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+17272322042
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lutz, Florida
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+18139498299
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Odessa, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+16562051399
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lutz, Florida
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+18139492428
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm
+17278691239
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+17276456479
Near the start, right off the route
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+17278414727
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+17272322311
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Land O' Lakes, Florida
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+18136478618
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
Near the start, short detour
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: 5 am–7 pm
+17274773535
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
+18139480807
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Odessa, Florida
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+18134755019
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm
+17272322985
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Land O' Lakes, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Okeechobee, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Holiday, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Odessa, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Port Richey, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+18139752794
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Tampa, Florida
+18136274225
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.5 and 136.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$30.31 one way
$60.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $32.97 | $65.94 |
| premium | $4.72 | $35.40 | $70.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.04 | $84.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.49
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
$30
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.99 | $9.14 |
| Efficient EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.66 | $7.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.66 | $12.19 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in New Port Richey on Sunday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 190.4-mile route, with 79% of it being on highways. The personality of the road is largely about efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground quickly. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 61.7 miles on FL 60, which means you can settle in for a significant portion of the drive. While mainly highway, the inclusion of State Road 54 and potentially some transitions onto and off the Turnpike might offer slight variations in the driving experience, but the overall feel is one of steady progress.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.5 miles in near I 75.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 190.4 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 25.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Port Richey, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg, Orlando, Winter Haven, Bartow and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
Saint Petersburg
Orlando
Winter Haven
Bartow
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
New Port Richey, otherwise known as NPR, or New Port, is a city founded in 1924 that is full of restaurants, stores, and activities, in the Big Bend Coast region of Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 190.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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