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Trip from North Miami Beach, 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

2h 5m

Distance

103.1 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

North Miami Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

This 103.1-mile drive from North Miami Beach, FL, to Port Saint Lucie, FL, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 5 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $16, making it an economical journey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, offering a direct path through Florida. You'll spend most of your time on major arteries, allowing for a consistent pace. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy a smooth transition between these two Florida locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.5 miles from North Miami Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 75.1 mi 1h 22m
I 95 18.3 mi 21m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
Northeast 18th Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Northeast 19th Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
North Andrews Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 75.1 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Miami Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.

1

Start on Northeast 171st Street

46 ft · 3 sec · Northeast 171st Street
2

Turn left onto Northeast 19th Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Northeast 19th Avenue
3

Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast 18th Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Northeast 18th Road
4

Continue on Northeast 18th Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Northeast 18th Avenue
5

Continue on Northeast 199th Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Northeast 199th Street
6

Turn left onto Highland Lakes Boulevard

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Highland Lakes Boulevard
7

Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road

406 ft · 16 sec · Ives Dairy Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 36 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West Use the left / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto SR 814

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
18

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

75 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie Use the right lane.
20

Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

483 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
21

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22

Turn left onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
23

Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 5-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best, though an early morning start can help you avoid potential traffic as you leave the Miami area. With no designated stops in the data, you can decide on your own pace for any brief breaks. The longest continuous stretch is 75.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so plan for fuel before embarking if you prefer not to stop during that segment. Given the manageable distance, you won't need to worry about splitting the drive, and the $16 fuel cost is a predictable expense.

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 51.5 miles from North Miami Beach, FL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 23 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 5m 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 41m

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 North Miami 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from North Miami Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 103.1 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from North Miami Beach, 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 75.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pompano Beach, FL

52 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

Pompano Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schall Circle, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from North Miami Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 14.7

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 36.8

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 73.6

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Aventura, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+13054668930

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 103.1

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 73.6

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Anne Kolb Nature Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 7.4

Hollywood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+19543575161

Visit website

Diver Mansion

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

North Miami, Florida

Hours: 2–7 pm

+13056077290

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.3 and 100.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
21.3 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 36
8
21.6 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
6
24.3 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
7
99.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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
100.6 mi into trip | ~2h 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.41 one way

$32.82 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $17.85 $35.70
premium $4.72 $19.17 $38.34
diesel $5.61 $22.76 $45.53

Estimated Tolls: $5.26

Florida's Turnpike (75.1 mi) $5.26

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

$16

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.83 $4.95
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.02 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.43 $6.60

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

North Miami Beach, FL

Morning in North Miami Beach on Sunday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live 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 5m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for this 103.1-mile journey, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. The majority of your travel will be on Florida's Turnpike, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 75.1 miles. You'll also navigate segments of I-95 and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. This profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speeds and the efficiency of major interstates, rather than winding scenic byways. The road primarily offers a practical and direct connection between your origin and destination.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.1 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 21.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 18 significant decision points across 103.1 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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between North Miami Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.

Florida's Turnpike: Miami

24.2 mi in | ~34m

Orlando

24.2 mi in | ~34m

Florida's Turnpike North

24.3 mi in | ~34m

About the Cities

Starting in North Miami Beach, FL

Full guide →

North Miami Beach is a city in Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 103.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.26 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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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