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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Limestone Creek, FL

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

Drive Time

41m

Distance

32.6 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

Downtown Limestone Creek, FL, FL

Limestone Creek, FL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 32.6-mile journey from Port Saint Lucie to Limestone Creek in Florida is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 41 minutes. The route primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, and Indiantown Road, with 81% of the drive being on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, no overnight stops are necessary, making it a convenient option for a quick transit within the state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 26.6 mi 28m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Indiantown Road 1.1 mi 2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Limestone Creek Road 0.4 mi 1m
Island Way 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
180th Lane North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 26.6 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Limestone Creek, 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

1.1 mi · 2 min · Indiantown Road
10

Turn left onto Island Way

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Island Way
11

Turn right onto Limestone Creek Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Limestone Creek Road
12

Continue on Limestone Creek Road

490 ft · 24 sec · Limestone Creek Road
13

Turn right onto 180th Lane North

321 ft · 15 sec · 180th Lane North
14

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Navigation decision point

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
5
32.4 mi into trip | ~40m in | Limestone Creek Road

Enter roundabout onto Limestone Creek Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.19 one way

$10.38 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.64 $11.29
premium $4.72 $6.06 $12.12
diesel $5.61 $7.20 $14.40

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

$5

Tolls

$2

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.85 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.56 $2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

9:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live 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

Limestone Creek, FL

Morning in Limestone Creek on Sunday

Local time

9:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

17 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

41m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 32.6-mile trip. With 81% of the route on high-speed roads, you'll encounter stretches designed for steady travel. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 26.6 miles along Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent driving experience. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Southeast Airoso Boulevard and Indiantown Road introduces some local road elements, though the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel between points.

81% 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: 26.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 32.6 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 1.6 miles (FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Limestone Creek, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Florida's Turnpike Toll

2.5 mi in | ~4m

Miami

3.1 mi in | ~5m

Florida's Turnpike South

3.1 mi in | ~5m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. 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 Limestone Creek, 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 1.6 miles (FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Limestone Creek, 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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