Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Delray Beach, 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 20m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delray Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
Port Saint Lucie to Delray Beach is 66.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via I 95 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, making it a straightforward journey through the state's southeastern corridor. Expect a highway-focused drive with a high percentage of time spent on major arteries, connecting two familiar Florida locales. It's a short enough distance that you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 33.2 mi | 37m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 26.6 mi | 28m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Atlantic Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Indiantown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Carter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 33.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Delray Beach, 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 South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 116
Toward FL 706: Jupiter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto FL 706
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Indiantown Road
10
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
11
Merge onto I 95
33 mi
·
37 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 52
Toward SR 806: Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
339 ft
·
16 sec
Toward SR 806 East: Atlantic Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 806
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
SR 806
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie, 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 3.1 and 65.2 — 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
30.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward FL 706: Jupiter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 116
Toward FL 706: Jupiter
7
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 806: Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward SR 806: Atlantic Avenue
7
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 806 East: Atlantic Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 806 East: Atlantic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.55 one way
$21.11 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.86
Florida's Turnpike
(26.6 mi)
$1.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Delray Beach, FL
Morning in Delray Beach on Sunday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
West Gate, FL
33 mi in
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
6 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 20m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your travel occurring on major roads like I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 33.2 miles on I 95, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While it's primarily interstate driving, you will also use Southeast Airoso Boulevard, providing a brief transition off the main highways. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel between points, rather than winding scenic byways.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 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 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 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.86 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 Delray Beach, 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 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 30.2 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 Delray Beach, 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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