Trip from Quincy, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

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

Drive Time

7h 10m

Distance

393.2 mi

633 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 0m ★

6 AM

7h 11m

8 AM

7h 32m

10 AM

7h 18m

12 PM

7h 16m

3 PM

7h 19m

5 PM

7h 31m

8 PM

7h 4m

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 and county seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

Quincy, FL

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Trip Overview

Quincy, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is 393.2 miles and takes about 7h 10m via Florida's Turnpike, I 75, and I 10, with a fuel budget near $63 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the state of Florida for its entirety, primarily traversing the central and eastern parts of the peninsula. Expect a predominantly highway experience that makes for a straightforward, if not particularly scenic, drive. This route is a solid choice if you need to get from the Florida Panhandle down to the Atlantic coast efficiently and prefer to cover the distance in a single day.

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

196.6 miles from Quincy, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	165.2 mi	2h 57m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
I 10	104.1 mi	1h 51m
Blue Star Highway	7.5 mi	9m
West Jefferson Street	4.9 mi	7m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard	1.6 mi	2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 165.2 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.

Start on West Crawford Street

212 ft · 14 sec · West Crawford Street

Turn left onto South Ward Street

368 ft · 18 sec · South Ward Street

Turn right onto US 90; FL 12; FL 267

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Jefferson Street

Continue on US 90

7.5 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 10 East: Lake City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 10

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie

Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

483 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 7h 10m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to complete this trip in one day. With 2 planned stops, you can break up the 393.2 miles effectively. The longest continuous driving segment is over 165 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so plan one of your breaks around this point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $63 estimated cost suggests consistent consumption over the distance. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter a steady flow of traffic and numerous service areas along the main roads.

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 196.6 miles from Quincy, FL, or about 3h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.2 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 87 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 196.6 miles or 3h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Quincy, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Quincy, FL

This is one driving day of about 393.2 miles and 7h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Quincy, 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 165.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bushnell, FL

197 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

Live Oak, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Citra, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 196.6 miles from Quincy, 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 165.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

108 Vine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gainesville, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 168.5

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

Visit website

The Juniper General Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocala, Florida

2.9 mi

Book Nook Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gainesville, Florida

2.3 mi

Bruegger's Bagels

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 28.1

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18503090044

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Quincy, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14072355528

108 Vine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 168.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

Visit website

The Juniper General Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 196.6

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+13525094006

Book Nook Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 168.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–1:30 pm

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 168.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Hampton Inn Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 168.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

1.7 mi from route

Tallahassee Automobile Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 28.1

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18509420137

Visit website

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 168.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523724981

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 280.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 393.2

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 280.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 168.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13523718001

Visit website

Depot Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 168.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–11:30 pm

+13523938510

Visit website

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 28.1

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+18504874556

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 391.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Ward Street

Turn left onto South Ward Street

Navigation decision point

12.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Lake City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 East: Lake City

224.5 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

390.8 mi into trip | ~7h 5m in | FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

391.6 mi into trip | ~7h 7m in | CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.59 one way

$125.17 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 138 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$68.08	$136.16
premium	$4.72	$73.11	$146.23
diesel	$5.61	$86.81	$173.63

Estimated Tolls: $11.56

Florida's Turnpike (165.2 mi) $11.56

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

$63

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$99–$124

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 137.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	118	1	$41.29	$18.87
Efficient EV	98.3	1	$34.40	$15.73
EV Truck/SUV	157.3	1	$55.05	$25.16

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (67% 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Quincy, FL

Late night in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

12:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

12:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

E 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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

4 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 10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is almost entirely on major highways, with a 96% highway share. You'll experience a long stretch of 165.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike without needing to exit. For most of the 393.2 miles, you'll be on interstate or toll roads. Be prepared for a consistent cruising speed with frequent, albeit usually brief, exits and entrances as you navigate the highway system.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 165.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Ward Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 393.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (South Ward Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 224.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Quincy, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

224.5 mi in | ~4h 6m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

224.5 mi in | ~4h 6m | via Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Starting in Quincy, FL

Full guide →

Quincy is a city in Middle Florida.

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 7h 10m. Total distance: 393.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 165.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.56 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 45 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 Port Saint Lucie, 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 45 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Port Saint Lucie, FL before the return drive.

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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