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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Sunny Isles Beach, FL

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

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

104.6 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Sunny Isles Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

Port Saint Lucie to Sunny Isles Beach is 104.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 5 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive connecting two points within Florida. Most of your journey will be on major interstates, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. With no planned stops, you can expect a relatively uninterrupted trip, ideal if your priority is reaching your destination quickly. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 75.2 mi 1h 22m
I 95 18.3 mi 21m
William Lehman Causeway 1.6 mi 2m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
Ives Dairy Road 1.2 mi 2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
North Andrews Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 75.2 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Sunny Isles Beach, 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

75 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

251 ft · 15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
10

Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
12

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
13

Turn left onto SR 814

497 ft · 16 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
15

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 16 Toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto US 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · Biscayne Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Turn left onto SR 856

1.6 mi · 2 min · William Lehman Causeway
Use the left lane.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward SR A1A South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn straight onto SR A1A

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Collins Avenue
22

Turn right onto 189th Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · 189th Street
23

Arrive at destination

189th Street

Trip Plan

Given this is a relatively short, 2-hour drive, you have the flexibility to leave at your convenience. Consider departing in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach the Miami-Dade area. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, plan to fill up before you leave Port Saint Lucie or at a convenient point along Florida's Turnpike. Since the drive is efficient, you won't need extensive stops, but it's always wise to take short breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is 75.2 miles, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.2 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 23 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.3 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunny Isles Beach, 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 104.6 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 75.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pompano Beach, FL

52 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

Hobe Sound, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.2 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 104.2 — 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 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
8
78.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

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 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...
6
79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlan...
8
100.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road

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 16 Toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
6
104.2 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward SR A1A South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR A1A South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.65 one way

$33.30 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $18.11 $36.22
premium $4.72 $19.45 $38.90
diesel $5.61 $23.09 $46.19

Estimated Tolls: $5.26

Florida's Turnpike (75.2 mi) $5.26

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

$17

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.4 0 $10.98 $5.02
Efficient EV 26.2 0 $9.15 $4.18
EV Truck/SUV 41.8 0 $14.64 $6.69

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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

Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

3:37 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

Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Late night in Sunny Isles Beach on Sunday

Local time

3:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

12 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

2h 5m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways like Florida's Turnpike and I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady speeds and minimal local road detours. As you progress, the main roads will guide you south through Florida, maintaining a consistent highway feel throughout.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. 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 9/10

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 18 significant decision points across 104.6 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 78.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 104.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.26 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 Sunny Isles Beach, 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. 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 78.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sunny Isles Beach, 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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