Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Pinellas Park, 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 41m
Distance
173.6 mi
279 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinellas Park, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Port Saint Lucie to Pinellas Park is 173.6 miles and takes about 3h 41m via FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip entirely within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. Expect a drive that is predominantly on highways, making it a straightforward journey for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss transition between these two Florida locations.
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
86.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 60 | 91.1 mi | 1h 59m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 49.6 mi | 53m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 12.7 mi | 16m |
| West Gandy Boulevard | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Gandy Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East Adamo Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
FL 60
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Pinellas Park, 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
50 mi
·
53 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 193
Toward 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
26 mi
·
34 min
·
FL 60
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on FL 60
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Turn straight onto FL 60
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Adamo Drive
16
Continue on FL 60
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Adamo Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll West
18
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 618 Toll
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on US 92
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Gandy Boulevard
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 92
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Gandy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on FL 694
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gandy Boulevard
23
Continue on FL 694
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto CR 611
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
49th Street North
25
Turn right onto 78th Avenue North
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
78th Avenue North
26
Arrive at destination
78th Avenue North
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip of just under 4 hours, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight remaining. The longest stretch is over 90 miles, so plan for a fuel stop before you begin if your tank isn't full, or be mindful of your gauge during that segment. The route is efficient, so you likely won't need more than one planned stop for breaks or fuel. Consider the $28 fuel estimate as a baseline, adjusting for current prices and your vehicle's MPG.
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 86.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 38 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.8 miles or 1h 44m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinellas Park, 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.
+
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 173.6 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before FL 60 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 168.4 — 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
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.
6
160.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
|
FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
168.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
|
US 92 / Gandy Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto US 92 / Gandy Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.63 one way
$55.26 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
| premium | $4.72 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.33 | $76.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.74
Florida's Turnpike
(49.6 mi)
$3.47
Selmon Expressway
(12.7 mi)
$1.27
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
$28
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.23 | $8.33 |
| Efficient EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.19 | $6.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.30 | $11.11 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Pinellas Park, FL
Morning in Pinellas Park on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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 41m 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 an 88% highway-focused drive, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads. You'll navigate using FL 60 and the Florida's Turnpike, including the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 91.1 miles on FL 60, so be prepared for a sustained period of highway driving. The profile suggests a generally consistent driving experience, largely free from complex intersections or significant slowdowns, making it a predictable journey.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.1 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 Effort
8/10
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 173.6 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.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pinellas Park, FL
Full guide →Pinellas Park is in Florida. The city has some heavy industry and is home to a large variety of ethnic restaurants and businesses. The city is home to a variety of groups that have immigrated from all over the world.
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 41m. Total distance: 173.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.1 miles on FL 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.74 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.
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 Pinellas Park, 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Pinellas Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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