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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Homosassa Springs, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

201.4 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

44 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m

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

Downtown Homosassa Springs, FL, FL

Homosassa Springs, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Homosassa Springs, FL covers 201.4 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, FL 44, West Homosassa Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 164.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

100.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 164.8 mi 2h 56m
FL 44 25.9 mi 36m
West Homosassa Trail 6.1 mi 13m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
South Pittsburgh Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Carter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 164.8 mi, about 2h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Homosassa Springs, 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 North Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 307 Toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto FL 44

15 mi · 20 min · FL 44
Use the left lane.
10

Turn slight right onto FL 44

11 mi · 16 min · FL 44
11

Turn left onto CR 490

6.1 mi · 13 min · West Homosassa Trail
12

Turn left onto South Pittsburgh Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · South Pittsburgh Avenue
13

At end of road, turn right onto West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

212 ft · 5 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
14

Arrive at destination

West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

Trip Plan

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 100.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.8 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 44 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.7 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homosassa Springs, 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 201.4 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 164.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lake Butler, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Butler, FL

101 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

Micco, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, 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 164.8 miles.

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

The Roost

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homosassa, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 201.4

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+13524002432

Visit website

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Inverness, Florida

2.1 mi

Hen House Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Inverness, Florida

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Inverness Coffee House and Hemptation Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Inverness, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13524231690

Visit website

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homosassa, Florida

0.5 mi

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

1.4 mi

The Roost

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 201.4

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+13524002432

Visit website

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13527267060

Visit website

Hen House Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13524197942

Visit website

The Museum Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 201.4

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+13526281081

Visit website

Heidi's Souper Salads

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13524194033

Central Cafe & Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+13524194911

Visit website

Inverness Coffee House and Hemptation Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13524231690

Visit website

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 201.4

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13524194125

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 129.5

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Hole in One Donuts Homosassa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 201.4

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13527654300

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Christmas Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13524194329

Sweet Alps Ice Cream Inverness

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 187

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13524231112

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 158.3

Sumterville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13525694075

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 158.3

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 172.7

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523523155

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 172.7

Oxford, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13527480449

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 187

Inverness, Florida

+31880109500

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 187

Inverness, Florida

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 143.9

Minneola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 129.5

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 201.4

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Pilot Travel Center

0 mi from route

Turkey Lake Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Fort Drum Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Okahumpka Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Canoe Creek Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.4 mi from route

40392

0.8 mi from route

40391

1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.5 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

1.7 mi from route

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 201.4

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+13524235600

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 115.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

The Canna Bakery Shop

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+13524194324

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 115.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Discovery Cove

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Very expen mile 115.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14075134600

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 115.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 129.5

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 201.4 — 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 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
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
9
168.2 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 307 Toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
5
169.2 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | FL 44

Turn left onto FL 44

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
201.4 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.06 one way

$64.11 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $34.87 $69.74
premium $4.72 $37.45 $74.90
diesel $5.61 $44.47 $88.93

Estimated Tolls: $11.54

Florida's Turnpike (164.8 mi) $11.54

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

$32

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

44 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Florida Nexxus Park- Tesla Supercharger

Fort Pierce, FL

Tesla

40 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Orlando, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Port St. Lucie, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Town Center at St. Lucie West - Tesla Supercharger

Port St. Lucie, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Crosslands - Tesla Supercharger

Kissimmee, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Fort Pierce, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - Selvitz Rd

Fort Pierce, FL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Fort Drum Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Okeechobee, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Pierce, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 14 Tesla: 9 EV Connect: 7 FPLEV: 4 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 IONNA: 1 CHARGEUP: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.4 0 $21.15 $9.67
Efficient EV 50.4 0 $17.62 $8.06
EV Truck/SUV 80.6 1 $28.20 $12.89

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 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 15, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

12:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Homosassa Springs, FL

Afternoon in Homosassa Springs on Sunday

Local time

12:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Lake Butler, FL

101 mi in

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

6 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

3h 56m 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?

201.4 mi in 3h 56m, mostly highway — 164.8 mi of that is on Florida's Turnpike.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 164.8 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 FL 44. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

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 201.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Homosassa Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Wildwood along the way.

Wildwood

168.2 mi in | ~3h 3m

About the Cities

Arriving in Homosassa Springs, FL

Full guide →

Homosassa and Homosassa Springs are in the Big Bend Coast of Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 201.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 164.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.54 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 3.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Homosassa Springs, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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