Port Saint Lucie to Fish Hawk is 142.7 miles and takes about 3 hours 7 minutes via FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the Atlantic coast inland. The majority of this drive is on highways, making it a relatively straightforward trip. With only one recommended stop and a duration under four hours, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 60
68.2 mi
1h 27m
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi
53m
Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.3 mi
16m
Pinecrest Road
4.7 mi
8m
South Church Avenue
3.1 mi
4m
Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
FL 60
— 68.2 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Fish Hawk, 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 right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike NorthUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
50 mi·53 min·Florida's Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 193Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
9
Keep slight right at fork
245 ft·6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto FL 60
61 mi·1 hr 17 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi·53 sec·Flamingo Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
13
Turn left onto FL 60
7.4 mi·9 min·FL 60
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto FL 37
3.1 mi·4 min·South Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 640
4.7 mi·8 min·Pinecrest Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.3 mi·16 min·Lithia Pinecrest Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Fishhawk Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Fishhawk Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto Churchside Drive
59 ft·3 sec·Churchside Drive
20
Continue on Churchside Drive
272 ft·12 sec·Churchside Drive
21
At end of road, turn right onto Ternglade Drive
0.2 mi·37 sec·Ternglade Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Ternglade Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour drive time, leaving Port Saint Lucie in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Fish Hawk before evening. You'll want to plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point or after the longest stretch on FL 60. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading onto longer highway segments, as the estimated fuel cost is $23. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart later if needed, but an earlier start allows for a more relaxed pace.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.2 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.3 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fish Hawk, 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.
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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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Saint Lucie, FL
This is one driving day of about 142.7 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on FL 60 for about 68.2 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 114.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.1 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
6
53 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 193
Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
6
53.7 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
53.8 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|FL 60
Merge onto FL 60
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
114.5 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|Flamingo Drive
Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.71 one way
$45.43 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$24.71
$49.42
premium
$4.72
$26.53
$53.07
diesel
$5.61
$31.51
$63.01
Estimated Tolls: $3.47
Florida's Turnpike
(49.6 mi)$3.47
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
$23
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.8
0
$14.98
$6.85
Efficient EV
35.7
0
$12.49
$5.71
EV Truck/SUV
57.1
0
$19.98
$9.13
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
E 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Fish Hawk, FL
Morning
in Fish Hawk on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
SW 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
7 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
3h 7m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 mostly highway, with 83% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 68.2 miles on FL 60 before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a significant amount of highway driving, likely with frequent exits as you approach your destination on Lithia Pinecrest Road.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.2 mi on FL 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 142.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 142.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.2 miles on FL 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.47 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 — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Fish Hawk, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Fish Hawk, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
