Planning a trip from Port Saint Lucie to Suncoast Estates? This 132.3-mile drive will take you approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate a mix of roads, with about 54% on highways, and the estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $21. The route offers a mixed driving experience, and with only one recommended stop, it's a straightforward trip through Florida. Consider this an efficient way to travel 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
66.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 78
49.2 mi
1h 4m
Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi
34m
Okeechobee Road
21.1 mi
25m
I 95
4.9 mi
5m
West Midway Road
4.9 mi
8m
Bayshore Road
4.2 mi
6m
Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi
7m
FL 29
4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
FL 78
— 49.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Suncoast Estates, 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
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
3.4 mi·6 min·FL 70
11
Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
0.3 mi·39 sec·Southeast 6th Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Southeast 4th Street
13
Turn left onto US 98; US 441
2.9 mi·5 min·Parrott Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto FL 78
4.4 mi·6 min·FL 78
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on FL 78
30 mi·39 min·FL 78
16
Turn right onto US 27; FL 78
3.7 mi·4 min·US 27; FL 78
17
Turn left onto FL 78
15 mi·18 min·FL 78
18
Turn left onto FL 29
4.0 mi·6 min·FL 29
19
Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80
24 mi·34 min·Hickpochee Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
21
Merge onto I 75
1.7 mi·1 min·I 75
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 143Toward FL 78: North Fort Myers, Cape CoralUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·23 sec
Toward FL 78 WestUse the left lane.
24
Turn left onto FL 78
4.2 mi·6 min·Bayshore Road
25
Turn right onto Hart Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Hart Road
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on Hart Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Hart Drive
27
Turn left onto Laurel Lane
0.2 mi·37 sec·Laurel Lane
28
Turn right onto McDaniel Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·McDaniel Drive
29
Arrive at destination
McDaniel Drive
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 7-minute drive, leaving Port Saint Lucie in the morning allows you to reach Suncoast Estates with plenty of daylight. The route's longest stretch is 49.2 miles on FL 78, so plan your stop strategically before or after this segment. With a fuel cost of approximately $21, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is advisable, especially as you approach the longer highway portion. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best.
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 66.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 33m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suncoast Estates, 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 132.3 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 78 for about 49.2 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 126 — 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
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125.8 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward FL 78: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 143
Toward FL 78: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
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126 mi into trip|~2h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 78 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward FL 78 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.06 one way
$42.12 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$22.91
$45.82
premium
$4.72
$24.60
$49.20
diesel
$5.61
$29.21
$58.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.7
0
$13.89
$6.35
Efficient EV
33.1
0
$11.58
$5.29
EV Truck/SUV
52.9
0
$18.52
$8.47
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 20, 2026
Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Suncoast Estates, FL
Morning
in Suncoast Estates on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a varied road experience, blending highway speeds with more local road segments. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on highways, accounting for 54% of the total route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 49.2 miles along FL 78, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, expect the character of the drive to shift between faster-paced sections and more moderate speeds as you move through different stretches of Florida.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.2 mi on FL 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 132.3 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: 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 7m. Total distance: 132.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.2 miles on FL 78. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Suncoast Estates, 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: 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Suncoast Estates, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
