This straightforward 117.8-mile drive from Port Saint Lucie to Inwood, Florida, will take you about 2 hours and 31 minutes. With a highway share of 87%, it's a primarily highway-focused journey that's easily manageable as a single-day trip. You can expect to spend around $19 on fuel for this route. The drive is contained entirely within Florida, offering a consistent regional experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without extensive detours.
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
58.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi
53m
FL 60
46.4 mi
59m
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
7.2 mi
11m
US 27
5.9 mi
8m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
West Lake Howard Drive
1.3 mi
2m
3rd Street Southwest
1.3 mi
2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 49.6 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Inwood, 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
46 mi·59 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
12
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft·7 sec
13
Merge onto US 27
4.5 mi·6 min·US 27
14
Continue on US 27
1.4 mi·1 min·US 27
15
Turn left onto FL 540
7.2 mi·11 min·Cypress Gardens Boulevard
16
Turn right onto US 17
1.3 mi·2 min·3rd Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 17
0.2 mi·39 sec·6th Street Northwest
18
Turn left onto CR 542
508 ft·10 sec·Avenue D Northwest
19
Continue on CR 542
1.3 mi·2 min·West Lake Howard Drive
20
Turn right onto CR 542
0.5 mi·59 sec·Avenue G Northwest
21
Turn right onto 26th Street Northwest
0.5 mi·1 min·26th Street Northwest
22
Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest
298 ft·15 sec·Avenue M Northwest
23
Turn right onto 28th Street Northwest
170 ft·10 sec·28th Street Northwest
24
Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest
0.2 mi·53 sec·Avenue M Northwest
25
Arrive at destination
Avenue M Northwest
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 31-minute drive, starting in the morning can help you avoid any potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Port Saint Lucie. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye on your mileage as you approach the 49.6-mile mark on Florida's Turnpike, as this is your longest continuous stretch, and planning a quick break just before or after it could be beneficial.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.6 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.9 miles or 1h 8m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inwood, 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 117.8 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 49.6 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 113.5 — 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.
6
113.5 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|US 17 / 3rd Street Southwest
Turn right onto US 17 / 3rd Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.75 one way
$37.50 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$20.40
$40.79
premium
$4.72
$21.90
$43.81
diesel
$5.61
$26.01
$52.02
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
$19
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.3
0
$12.37
$5.65
Efficient EV
29.5
0
$10.31
$4.71
EV Truck/SUV
47.1
0
$16.49
$7.54
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 16, 2026
Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Inwood, FL
Morning
in Inwood on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
20 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
2h 31m 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 offers a highway-focused experience, with 87% of the drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 49.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, and Cypress Gardens Boulevard, suggesting a mix of major highway travel and potentially some arterial road use as you approach your destination. The character is largely about covering distance efficiently, with minimal need to navigate complex local roads for the majority of the trip.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. 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 19 significant decision points across 117.8 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.
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 Inwood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Avon Park along the way.
Avon Park
100.2 mi in|~2h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 117.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. 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.
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 Inwood, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Inwood, FL before heading back.
