Port Saint Lucie to Sarasota Springs is 146.8 miles and takes about 3h 20m via FL 70 and FL 72, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, moving from the Atlantic coast region towards the Gulf coast. With 75% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct trip. Given the short duration, it's ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time left in the day.
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
73.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 70
67.3 mi
1h 29m
FL 72
33.6 mi
43m
Okeechobee Road
21.1 mi
25m
I 95
4.9 mi
5m
West Midway Road
4.9 mi
8m
Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi
7m
Proctor Road
3.2 mi
5m
East Hickory Street
2.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
FL 70
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Sarasota Springs, FL.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·15 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 615
0.2 mi·20 sec·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi·7 min·Crosstown Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
4.9 mi·5 min·I 95
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 126Toward CR 712: Midway Road
7
Keep slight left at fork
407 ft·12 sec
Toward CR 712: Midway Road
8
Turn straight onto CR 712
4.9 mi·8 min·West Midway Road
9
Turn left onto FL 70
21 mi·25 min·Okeechobee Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 70
67 mi·1 hr 29 min·FL 70
11
Turn straight onto FL 70
2.6 mi·4 min·East Hickory Street
12
Turn left onto FL 72
34 mi·43 min·FL 72
13
Enter roundabout onto FL 72
103 ft·1 sec·State Road 72
14
Continue on FL 72
1.3 mi·1 min·State Road 72
15
Continue on FL 72
513 ft·11 sec·Clark Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 72A
15 ft·0 sec·Proctor Road
17
Continue on CR 72A
3.2 mi·5 min·Proctor Road
18
Turn right onto Honore Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Honore Avenue
19
Enter roundabout onto Honore Avenue
89 ft·1 sec·Honore Avenue
20
Continue on Honore Avenue
0.3 mi·34 sec·Honore Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto Webber Street
196 ft·4 sec·Webber Street
22
Continue on Webber Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Webber Street
23
Turn right onto Amanda Drive
229 ft·10 sec·Amanda Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Amanda Drive
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive, departing in the morning will give you ample daylight to arrive and settle in. Since it's a single-day trip with a fuel cost around $23, you can be flexible with your departure time. There's one recommended stop, so plan to take that break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before you get onto the 67.3-mile stretch on FL 70, as services might be more spaced out in that section.
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 73.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 32 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 38m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sarasota 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 146.8 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 70 for about 67.3 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 140.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
5
9.6 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward CR 712: Midway Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 126
Toward CR 712: Midway Road
5
10 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 712: Midway Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CR 712: Midway Road
5
140.9 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|CR 72A / Proctor Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 72A / Proctor Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.37 one way
$46.73 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$25.42
$50.84
premium
$4.72
$27.30
$54.59
diesel
$5.61
$32.41
$64.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44
0
$15.41
$7.05
Efficient EV
36.7
0
$12.85
$5.87
EV Truck/SUV
58.7
0
$20.55
$9.40
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sarasota Springs, FL
Morning
in Sarasota Springs on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Lake Placid, FL
73 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 20m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 146.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 75% of the 146.8 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 67.3 miles along FL 70. The transition to surface roads will happen after this main highway segment, likely bringing more frequent intersections and a change in speed limits as you approach Sarasota Springs. Expect consistent progress for the majority of your drive.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.3 mi on FL 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and FL 72. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 146.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 67.3 miles on FL 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Sarasota Springs, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
