Holy Grain Coffee Shop
Early in the drive, right off the route
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 18m
Distance
565.9 mi
911 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$90
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodlawn Beach, FL
Abhishek Navlakha
This 565.9-mile journey from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL is a substantial cross-state adventure, estimated to take around 10 hours and 18 minutes of pure driving time. Given the duration and distance, this is best tackled over two days to avoid an overly taxing single-day push. The primary arteries for this trip are I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, making it a predominantly highway-focused experience. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $90 for this drive. While both the origin and destination are within Florida, the route traverses different regions of the state, offering a chance to see a significant portion of its diverse landscape from the interstate.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
282.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 6m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 269.9 mi | 4h 49m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 165.1 mi | 2h 56m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| Garcon Point Road | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Avalon Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Gulf Breeze Parkway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Woodlawn Beach, FL.
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto CR 615
Turn right onto FL 716
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 191
At end of road, turn left onto FL 281 Toll
Continue on FL 281 Toll
Turn left onto US 98
Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road
Turn left onto CR 191B
Arrive at destination
For this 10-hour drive, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours and make the most of your first day's travel. With two planned stops, you can break up the journey into manageable segments, perhaps covering around 280-300 miles on day one. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 269.9-mile stretch on I-10, as services can sometimes be spaced further apart on long interstate segments. This route is built for steady progress, so focus on comfortable pacing and timely rest breaks.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 124 miles or 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 282.9 miles or 5h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 282.9 miles or 5h 6m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodlawn Beach, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Port Saint Lucie, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Saint Lucie, FL
Aim for roughly 283 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Woodlawn Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 283 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
187 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
373 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Tallahassee, FLNight 1
283 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 283 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 282.9 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 269.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 283 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Orlando, Florida
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Top Coffee Stop
Alachua, Florida
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
Early in the drive, right off the route
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 6 am–2 pm
+18503090044
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+18507590355
Around the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Windermere, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm
+14078760895
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Sumterville, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+13525694075
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+18507653807
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~11 min detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+14079894499
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
High Springs, Florida
Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm
+13864542364
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+18509998278
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+18505089381
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Defuniak Springs, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Ocala, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13524029081
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887518560
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
High Springs, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+18509420137
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Orlando, Florida
+14073638000
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13217541700
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 2 pm–12 am
+14073633867
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Gotha, Florida
Hours: 10 am–2 pm
+14074459977
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 545.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$90.08 one way
$180.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $97.99 | $195.97 |
| premium | $4.72 | $105.23 | $210.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $124.94 | $249.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.54
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
$90
Tolls
$12
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$232–$342
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 198 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 169.8 | 2 | $59.42 | $27.16 |
| Efficient EV | 141.5 | 1 | $49.52 | $22.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 226.4 | 2 | $79.23 | $36.22 |
Gas CO2
198 kg
EV CO2
66 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
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
Night in Woodlawn Beach on Saturday
Local time
11:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
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
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
187 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Seashore
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
This drive is characterized by its high highway share, with 97% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter a significant longest stretch of 269.9 miles on I-10, meaning extended periods of consistent travel. The personality of the road is largely that of a long-distance interstate drive, designed for efficient travel across Florida. While there might be brief transitions between the main highways, the overall feel is one of covering ground on well-maintained, high-speed roadways, rather than navigating winding backroads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 565.9 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 168.2 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 275.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
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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