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Trip from Port Saint Joe, 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

8h 55m

Distance

435.4 mi

701 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 48m ★
6 AM
8h 56m
8 AM
9h 12m
10 AM
9h 1m
12 PM
9h 0m
3 PM
9h 2m
5 PM
9h 11m
8 PM
8h 51m

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

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Downtown Port Saint Joe, FL, FL

Port Saint Joe, FL

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

Port Saint Joe to Port Saint Lucie is 435.4 miles and takes about 8h 55m via Florida's Turnpike, Byron Butler Parkway, and Coastal Highway, with a fuel budget near $69 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight is recommended. This drive takes you across Florida, from the Panhandle region to the Atlantic coast. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, so expect consistent speeds and a straightforward journey. Given the 8h 55m duration, splitting this into two days is a good idea for a more relaxed pace, making it suitable for a weekend getaway.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

217.7 miles from Port Saint Joe, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 165.2 mi 2h 57m
Byron Butler Parkway 58.3 mi 1h 14m
Coastal Highway 54.4 mi 1h 10m
US 27 Alternate 48 mi 1h 1m
Market Street 43.1 mi 1h 4m
I 75 24.7 mi 26m
Constitution Drive 22.8 mi 31m
US 19 8.3 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 165.2 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Joe, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.

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Start on FL 71

139 ft · 10 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
2

Turn left onto US 98

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Monument Avenue
3

Continue on US 98

23 mi · 31 min · Constitution Drive
4

Turn right onto US 98

43 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Market Street
5

Continue on US 319

6.6 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway
6

Turn left onto US 98; US 319

54 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Coastal Highway
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate; US 221 Truck

58 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

8.3 mi · 11 min · US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
9

Turn left onto US 27 Alternate

48 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 27 Alternate
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
11

Merge onto I 75

25 mi · 26 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie
14

Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

483 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
15

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
17

Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 435.4-mile journey, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight. With an estimated drive time of 8h 55m, splitting the trip over two days is advisable; plan for roughly four to five hours of driving each day to allow for stops and rest. Factor in your fuel budget of $69, and be aware that the longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is 165.2 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before entering that segment. Two designated stops are suggested, which aligns well with a two-day itinerary.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 217.7 miles from Port Saint Joe, FL, or about 4h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.2 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 96 miles or 2h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 217.7 miles or 4h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 217.7 miles or 4h 53m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 47m

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 Port Saint Joe, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Port Saint Joe, FL

Aim for roughly 218 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Port Saint Lucie, FL

Aim for roughly 218 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Port Saint Joe, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 165.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Gainesville, FL

218 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Gainesville, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

218 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 218 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 217.7 miles from Port Saint Joe, 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 165.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 218 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

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.

Top Restaurant

Ma Wish High Chai- Tea & Food

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Trenton, Florida

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 186.6

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18004619211

Visit website

The Ivy House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Williston, Florida

2.4 mi

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Flamingo Freeze

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Williston, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 217.7

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13526477081

Visit website

The Chocolate Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Williston, Florida

2.3 mi

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Windermere, Florida

2.5 mi

Ma Wish High Chai- Tea & Food

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 186.6

Trenton, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18004619211

Visit website

The Ivy House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 217.7

Williston, Florida

+13525285410

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 311

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Sister's Place

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 217.7

Williston, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13525285500

Visit website

Cafe Trolley Deli & Dawgs

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 217.7

Williston, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13525297126

3 Nelsons Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18508437072

Visit website

Huddle House

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18508381853

Visit website

McDonald's

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 4 am–11:45 pm

+18505844243

Visit website

Flamingo Freeze

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 217.7

Williston, Florida

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13526477081

Visit website

The Chocolate Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 217.7

Williston, Florida

Hours: 12–6 pm

+13526594933

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 311

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Sad Donkey Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 217.7

Williston, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+13524455975

Visit website

Legends Dessert Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 186.6

Old Town, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13523567188

Johnson's Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+18505842261

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee Perry

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+14482083010

Visit website

Circle K

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 217.7

Williston, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13525284477

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18505843200

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 279.9

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Shell Recharge Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

+31880109500

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 217.7

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Country Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 4 am–12 pm

+18503715102

Jj Gas & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 5:15 am–9:15 pm

+18505842002

Pepper Head's/Waco 21

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 4 am–11 pm

+18505844900

Blue Grotto Dive Resort

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 217.7

Williston, Florida

+13525285770

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 311

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 31.1

Eastpoint, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+18506707700

Visit website

Winn-Dixie

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 217.7

Williston, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13529148070

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 435.4

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Wilson's Bait & Tackle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

+18505846157

Visit website

Hometown Furniture | Perry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18505845891

Visit website

Save A Lot

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 124.4

Perry, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18505842565

Visit website

Dixie J's Home Decor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 217.7

Williston, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13525282338

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 72.7 and 433.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | US 98; US 319 / Coastal Highway

Turn left onto US 98; US 319 / Coastal Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
241.7 mi into trip | ~5h 24m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South: Tampa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 75 South: Tampa
8
266.7 mi into trip | ~5h 51m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
6
433 mi into trip | ~8h 51m 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
433.8 mi into trip | ~8h 52m 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

$69.30 one way

$138.61 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 152 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $75.39 $150.78
premium $4.72 $80.96 $161.92
diesel $5.61 $96.13 $192.26

Estimated Tolls: $11.56

Florida's Turnpike (165.2 mi) $11.56

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

$69

Tolls

$12

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$211–$321

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 152.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 130.6 1 $45.72 $20.90
Efficient EV 108.9 1 $38.10 $17.42
EV Truck/SUV 174.2 2 $60.96 $27.87

Gas CO2

152 kg

EV CO2

51 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Jun 21, 2022

Origin

Port Saint Joe, FL

Late night in Port Saint Joe on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

8h 55m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 70% of the route utilizing major roadways like Florida's Turnpike. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 165.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a period of consistent travel. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, segments on Byron Butler Parkway and Coastal Highway may offer a slightly different feel, potentially with more local traffic or varied speed limits. Overall, expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency and distance covered.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Byron Butler Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 72.7 miles in near US 98; US 319 / Coastal Highway.

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 435.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 72.7 miles (US 98; US 319 / Coastal Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 241.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 266.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Port Saint Joe, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

266.7 mi in | ~5h 51m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

266.7 mi in | ~5h 51m | via Florida's Turnpike

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 165.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 218 miles on day one.

Expect about $11.56 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 72.7 miles (US 98; US 319 / Coastal Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 241.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 266.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.9 hours each way, a round trip means 17.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Port Saint Lucie, FL before the return drive.

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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