Port Saint Lucie to Sawgrass is 227.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, primarily utilizing I 95 for the bulk of the journey. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day. You'll find most of your travel time is on the interstate, making it an efficient option for getting between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
208.5 mi
3h 44m
County Road 210 West
4.6 mi
7m
Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi
7m
Nocatee Parkway
2.6 mi
3m
Palm Valley Road
2.5 mi
3m
Ponte Vedra Boulevard
2.4 mi
5m
Mickler Road
1.3 mi
2m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 208.5 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,232 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,977
Quietest
2 AM
~233 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Sawgrass, FL.
1
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
208 mi·3 hr 44 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 329Toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove SpringsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR 210
4.6 mi·7 min·County Road 210 West
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Nocatee Parkway East, Ponte Vedra Beach
9
Merge onto Nocatee Parkway
2.6 mi·3 min·Nocatee Parkway
10
Continue on CR 210
2.5 mi·3 min·Palm Valley Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Mickler Road
181 ft·3 sec·Mickler Road
12
Continue on Mickler Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Mickler Road
13
Continue on CR 203
2.4 mi·5 min·Ponte Vedra Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Sawgrass Drive East
0.2 mi·46 sec·Sawgrass Drive East
15
Turn right onto Preston Trail East
467 ft·27 sec·Preston Trail East
16
Turn left onto Deer Run Drive South
41 ft·1 sec·Deer Run Drive South
17
Arrive at destination
Deer Run Drive South
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour drive, consider leaving Port Saint Lucie in the morning to avoid any potential afternoon congestion. With a total duration under 4.5 hours, you likely won't need many stops, but a quick break around the halfway point on I 95 might be beneficial. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $36, and refueling options are plentiful along the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 200 miles, so ensure you're comfortable before heading out on that segment.
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 113.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.5 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 50 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.8 miles or 2h 6m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sawgrass, 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 227.7 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 I 95 for about 208.5 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 227.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
4.7 mi into trip|~8m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
213.2 mi into trip|~3h 53m in
Take the exit toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 329
Toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Sp...
5
227.7 mi into trip|~4h 19m in|Deer Run Drive South
Turn left onto Deer Run Drive South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.47 one way
$68.94 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$37.82
$75.64
premium
$4.55
$40.79
$81.58
diesel
$4.80
$42.99
$85.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.3
0
$23.91
$10.93
Efficient EV
56.9
0
$19.92
$9.11
EV Truck/SUV
91.1
1
$31.88
$14.57
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph41% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:20PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Sawgrass, FL
Morning
in Sawgrass on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
S 14 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:20PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 180.6
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$15
near mile 196.3
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
$25
near mile 117.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is dominated by highway driving, with 95% of your travel on interstates. You'll encounter a long stretch of 208.5 miles on I 95 before transitioning. The final segment of your drive will involve County Road 210 West and Crosstown Parkway, offering a change from the interstate pace. Expect numerous exits and potential traffic as you approach your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 208.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and County Road 210 West. 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 4h 19m drive. You will face about 11 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 4.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
51 ft6 ft
Total Climb
70 ft
Total Descent
80 ft
Highest Point
51 ft
~195.1 mi in
Elevation Range
45 ft
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 Sawgrass, FL, road signs point toward Cr 210: Ponte Vedra Beach and Green Cove Springs.
Port St. Lucie is a sprawling tropical city on the Treasure Coast of Florida. The population is 202,000 and 438,000 in its metropolitan area (2019). Residents refer to the city by its initials, PSL. The spring training home of the New York Mets, this city has many fun activities if you know where to look; the new downtown area is in its infancy, but once complete will bring more activities for residents and visitors.
The longest stretch is about 208.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 26 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 4.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Sawgrass, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
