West Palm Beach Service Plaza
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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Weston, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
102.8 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, FL
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Trip Overview
Port Saint Lucie to Weston is 103 miles and takes about 2 hours via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the state. Given that it's mostly highway driving, expect a straightforward commute. With only one recommended day, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss transfer between these two South Florida cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 71.1 mi | 1h 17m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Royal Palm Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 75 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Weston Hills Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Weston Hills Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 71.1 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Weston, FL.
1
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
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11 sec
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Southwest Carter Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 615
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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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
71 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
10
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 75
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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I 75
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15
Toward Royal Palm Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Royal Palm Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Royal Palm Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Weston Hills Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Weston Hills Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Weston Hills Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Weston Hills Drive
16
Turn right onto Golf View Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Golf View Drive
17
At end of road, turn right onto Eagle Run Drive
109 ft
·
3 sec
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Eagle Run Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Eagle Run Drive
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, leaving anytime in the morning or early afternoon should work well. Since the total distance is just over 100 miles, you don't need to plan for extensive stops. However, if you prefer to break up the drive, the longest stretch is 71.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike, which would be a good point to consider a brief rest. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $16, and gas stations can be spaced out on the turnpike.
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 51.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.1 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 51.4 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weston, 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 102.8 miles and 2h 4m.
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 71.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.4 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 Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Moderately
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteRiverbend Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617411359
Visit websiteVolunteer Park Community Center
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Plantation, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+19544522558
Visit websiteEscape Room PSL
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websiteCoral Springs Museum of Art
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Coral Springs, Florida
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+19543405000
Visit websiteiFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Davie, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+19542804359
Visit websiteIndian Creek Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617412400
Visit websitePeaceful Waters Sanctuary
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Wellington, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+15617914005
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 98.7 — 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
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~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
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
74.7 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
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 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgra...
5
75.8 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway
Merge onto SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
98.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward Royal Palm Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Royal Palm Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.36 one way
$32.73 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $19.12 | $38.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.69
Florida's Turnpike
(71.1 mi)
$4.97
Sawgrass Expressway
(21.5 mi)
$1.72
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
$16
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weston, FL
Late night in Weston on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 91% of this 103-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 71.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. After this, you'll transition to surface roads for the final portion of your trip, including segments on Sawgrass Expressway and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. Expect a lot of merging and exit ramps as you navigate these busy expressways.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.1 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Sawgrass Expressway. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 102.8 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 3.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Weston, FL
Full guide →Weston is the most western city in Broward County, Florida. Located in tropical South Florida, Weston is a picturesque city with many parks, shops, hotels and resorts, golf courses, and restaurants. It has a thriving shopping and dining hub, which is called the Weston Town Center.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 102.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.69 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.
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.
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 Weston, 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. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 3.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weston, 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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