Origin
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Morning in Palm Beach Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Beach Gardens, 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
51m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Palm Beach Gardens to Port Saint Lucie, you are in for a quick 39.6-mile journey that typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily through local roadways, including General Drive, Avenue of the Masters, and Avenue of the Champions, rather than relying on major interstate highways. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, this commute is highly economical for a quick transit between these two Florida locations. The route offers a straightforward connection, making it a convenient option for those looking to move between the regions without a complex travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Avenue of the Masters | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| General Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Avenue of the Champions | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| PGA Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Diamond Head Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 33.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Diamond Head Way
509 ft
·
23 sec
·
Diamond Head Way
2
Turn left onto General Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
General Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Avenue of the Masters
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue of the Masters
4
Turn right onto Avenue of the Champions
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Avenue of the Champions
5
Enter roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions
399 ft
·
17 sec
·
Avenue of the Champions
6
Continue on Avenue of the Champions
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Avenue of the Champions
7
Turn right onto FL 786
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
PGA Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Miami
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
34 mi
·
35 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
Use the right lane.
13
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
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Palm Beach Gardens, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 38.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Avenue of the Champions
Enter roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Miami
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Miami
7
36.5 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
37.4 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
38.2 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$6.34 one way
$12.67 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.35
Florida's Turnpike
(33.5 mi)
$2.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
6:38 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
51m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on General Drive, you should remain focused on navigating various turns throughout the entire 45-minute duration. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring constant engagement as you transition through the series of avenues. You won't find yourself settling into a long-distance highway rhythm here; instead, the drive maintains a steady, localized pace from start to finish. It is a practical path that prioritizes direct access over the speed of high-speed transit.
84% 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: 33.5 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Avenue of the Champions.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 39.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.8 miles (Avenue of the Champions): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
2.2 mi in
|
~6m
Orlando
2.2 mi in
|
~6m
Miami
2.2 mi in
|
~6m
Florida's Turnpike
2.4 mi in
|
~7m
Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2.5 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.35 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.
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 1.8 miles (Avenue of the Champions): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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