Port Saint Lucie to Woodville is 356.1 miles and takes about 7h 1m via Florida's Turnpike and US 27, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the Atlantic coast inland towards the panhandle region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a single-day transit. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive, with a clear destination in mind.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
165.1 mi
2h 56m
Young Boulevard
66.5 mi
1h 25m
US 27
48 mi
1h 1m
Hampton Springs Avenue
38.6 mi
49m
I 75
24.6 mi
26m
Woodville Highway
5.7 mi
8m
Bloxham Cutoff Road
3.8 mi
5m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 165.1 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Woodville, FL.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·11 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn right onto CR 615
1.6 mi·2 min·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
0.1 mi·21 sec·Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike NorthUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
165 mi·2 hr 56 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
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Merge onto I 75
25 mi·26 min·I 75
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
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Keep slight left at fork
295 ft·9 sec
Toward US 27 North: WillistonUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 27
48 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
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Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
67 mi·1 hr 25 min·Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 98
39 mi·49 min·Hampton Springs Avenue
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Turn right onto FL 267
3.8 mi·5 min·Bloxham Cutoff Road
Use the right lane.
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Turn right onto FL 363
5.7 mi·8 min·Woodville Highway
Use the right lane.
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Arrive at destination
FL 363
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour estimated drive time, leaving Port Saint Lucie in the early morning, around 7 AM, is advisable to arrive in Woodville by mid-afternoon. The drive has 2 recommended stops, which should be sufficient for breaks and refueling. Keep an eye on your fuel level, especially during the 165.1-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. The $62 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting, but actual costs may vary based on current prices and your vehicle's efficiency.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.1 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 78 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.1 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodville, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Saint Lucie, FL
This is one driving day of about 356.1 miles and 7h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 165.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 193.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.1 mi into trip|~5m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
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3.4 mi into trip|~6m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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168.2 mi into trip|~3h 3m in|Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
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193.1 mi into trip|~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
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193.4 mi into trip|~3h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 27 North: Williston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 27 North: Williston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.91 one way
$107.81 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg125 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$59.15
$118.30
premium
$4.55
$63.79
$127.58
diesel
$4.80
$67.24
$134.48
Estimated Tolls: $11.54
Florida's Turnpike
(164.8 mi)$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
$54
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
106.8
1
$37.39
$17.09
Efficient EV
89
1
$31.16
$14.24
EV Truck/SUV
142.4
1
$49.85
$22.79
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Afternoon
in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Woodville, FL
Afternoon
in Woodville on Sunday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
WNW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 1m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 67% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on highways is 165.1 miles along Florida's Turnpike. You’ll encounter a significant number of exits and services on the turnpike, before transitioning to US 27. This shift will likely bring a change in the pace and density of traffic.
67% 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: 165.1 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 Young Boulevard. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 356.1 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 3.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.2 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
126 ft11 ft
Total Climb
234 ft
Total Descent
213 ft
Highest Point
126 ft
~127.2 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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 Woodville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
Port St. Lucie is a sprawling tropical city on the Treasure Coast of Florida. The population is 202,000 and 438,000 in its metropolitan area (2019). Residents refer to the city by its initials, PSL. The spring training home of the New York Mets, this city has many fun activities if you know where to look; the new downtown area is in its infancy, but once complete will bring more activities for residents and visitors.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 1m. Total distance: 356.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 165.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.54 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 22 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 Woodville, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 22 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 3.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.2 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Woodville, FL before the return drive.
