Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Bradenton, 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 40m
Distance
157.5 mi
253 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Bradenton, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Port Saint Lucie to West Bradenton is 157.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m via FL 70, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, connecting two points on the peninsula. Expect a straightforward journey that's primarily highway-focused, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. You'll find the main roads are well-maintained and suited for making good time. This route is practical for getting from the Atlantic coast side to the Gulf coast side without significant detours.
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
78.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 70 | 67.3 mi | 1h 29m |
| SR 70 | 33.4 mi | 46m |
| Okeechobee Road | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| East Hickory Street | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| West Midway Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| US 301 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| 53rd Avenue East | 4.2 mi | 7m |
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 West Bradenton, 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 Beach
Use 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 126
Toward 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
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
East Hickory Street
12
Continue on SR 70
33 mi
·
46 min
·
SR 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on FL 70
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
53rd Avenue East
14
Turn right onto US 301
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 301
15
Turn left onto FL 64
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Manatee Avenue West
16
Turn right onto 53rd Street West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
53rd Street West
17
Turn right onto 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
495 ft
·
21 sec
·
1st Avenue Drive Northwest
18
Continue on Hillcrest Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hillcrest Drive
19
Turn left onto 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
5th Avenue Drive Northwest
20
Arrive at destination
5th Avenue Drive Northwest
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 40m estimated drive time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. The primary route involves FL 70, so keep an eye on road conditions specific to that highway. With a fuel cost estimated around $25, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before you depart to avoid needing an early stop. Plan for one rest stop to break up the 157.5 miles and stay refreshed.
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 78.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 45m 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 35 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 45m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Bradenton, 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 157.5 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.7 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 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10 — 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
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CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.07 one way
$50.14 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| premium | $4.72 | $29.29 | $58.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.77 | $69.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.54 | $7.56 |
| Efficient EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63 | 0 | $22.05 | $10.08 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
West Bradenton, FL
Morning in West Bradenton on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 40m 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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 157.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of it on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 67.3 miles on FL 70, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. Much of the route will feel like a steady cruise on main arteries like FL 70 and SR 70. While it's predominantly highway, the character can shift slightly as you pass through different towns, but the overall feel is one of consistent forward motion. Be prepared for stretches where you'll be covering ground efficiently.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and SR 70. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 157.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 157.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.3 miles on FL 70. 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.
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 0.2 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 West Bradenton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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