Port Saint Lucie to Davie is 94 miles and takes about 1 hour 49 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive spans from the Florida region to the Florida region, primarily utilizing Florida's Turnpike for most of the journey. Given its relatively short distance and high highway share, this route is ideal for a single-day trip. You'll spend the majority of your time on a well-maintained highway, making it a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two South Florida locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
87.7 mi
1h 36m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
Griffin Road
1 mi
1m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Davie Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest 47th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest Carter Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Davie, FL.
1
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·11 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 615
1.6 mi·2 min·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
0.1 mi·21 sec·Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
88 mi·1 hr 36 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.4 mi·2 min
Exit 53Toward SR 818: Griffin RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto SR 818
1.0 mi·1 min·Griffin Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Davie Road
0.2 mi·24 sec·Davie Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Southwest 47th Street
346 ft·15 sec·Southwest 47th Street
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest 47th Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave in the morning or early afternoon will ensure you have ample daylight to complete the 94-mile journey. Since the longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike, plan for any necessary stops, like refueling or a quick break, before or after this main highway segment. Given the estimated fuel cost of $15, ensure your tank is adequately filled before you begin to avoid any unexpected detours for gas.
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 47 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 54m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davie, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Port Saint Lucie, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Saint Lucie, FL
This is one driving day of about 94 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Port Saint Lucie, 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 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 93.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.1 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
5
3.6 mi into trip|~7m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
91.3 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
6
92.7 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|SR 818 / Griffin Road
Turn right onto SR 818 / Griffin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
93.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|Southwest 47th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 47th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.96 one way
$29.92 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$16.28
$32.55
premium
$4.72
$17.48
$34.96
diesel
$5.61
$20.75
$41.51
Estimated Tolls: $6.14
Florida's Turnpike
(87.7 mi)$6.14
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
$15
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.2
0
$9.87
$4.51
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.23
$3.76
EV Truck/SUV
37.6
0
$13.16
$6.02
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 15, 2026
Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Davie, FL
Morning
in Davie on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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.
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
5 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
1h 49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 87.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike, which means extended periods of consistent driving. The personality of the drive is largely defined by this continuous highway travel, offering a smooth and direct path with minimal deviations. Expect a consistent driving experience, where the focus is on covering ground efficiently rather than navigating complex local roads.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.14 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.
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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.3 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 Davie, FL before heading back.
