Origin
Okeechobee County, FL
Morning in Okeechobee County on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Okeechobee County, 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
1h 11m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Okeechobee County, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Okeechobee County to Port Saint Lucie is a straightforward 49-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is ideal as a quick day outing rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route utilizes a combination of FL 70, I-95, and West Midway Road to bridge the gap between these two Florida locations. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects the interior of the state to the coastal region. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this path allows for a stress-free travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 70 | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| I 95 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| West Midway Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Northwest 160th Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Northeast 120th Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Crosstown Parkway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Northeast 128th Avenue | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Northeast 144th Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
FL 70
— 15.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okeechobee County, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on CR 68
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest 160th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 441
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 441
3
Turn left onto Northeast 144th Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast 144th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Dark Hammock Road
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dark Hammock Road
5
Continue on Northeast 56th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 56th Avenue
6
Continue on Northeast 120th Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast 120th Street
7
Turn right onto Northeast 128th Avenue
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast 128th Avenue
8
Turn sharp left onto FL 70
16 mi
·
18 min
·
FL 70
9
Turn right onto CR 712
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Midway Road
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
11
Merge onto I 95
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 615
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Okeechobee County, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 4.4 and 44.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 441
At end of road, turn right onto US 441
Navigation decision point
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Northeast 144th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 144th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Crosstown Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
5
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.80 one way
$15.60 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 11m 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?
Expect a mixed driving profile that keeps things interesting as you transition from rural stretches to more developed areas. About 53% of your trek will be spent on highways, providing a nice balance between steady speeds and local navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 15.7-mile portion of FL 70, which offers a consistent pace before the road dynamics shift. As you move toward Port Saint Lucie, the character of the drive changes, requiring you to adapt to different traffic densities and road types. This variety ensures you aren't stuck on a monotonous interstate grind for the entire duration of your hour-long trip.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on FL 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near US 441.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 49 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 4.4 miles (US 441): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Northeast 144th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on FL 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (US 441): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Northeast 144th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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