Spanning 147.6 miles across Florida, this trip from Rotonda West to Port Saint Lucie is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 54 minutes to complete. Because the route is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $24 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. While you will navigate away from the Rotonda area, you remain within the same state throughout the transit. Planning for one dedicated stop along the way will help keep your energy levels up during the nearly three-hour drive. Overall, this is a manageable trek that allows you to reach your destination on the Atlantic coast without a major time commitment.
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
73.9 miles from Rotonda West, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 70
90.9 mi
1h 58m
Kings Highway
14.7 mi
25m
South McCall Road
11.2 mi
15m
Veterans Boulevard
6.9 mi
10m
I 95
4.9 mi
5m
NW Highway 72
4.9 mi
6m
West Midway Road
4.4 mi
7m
Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
FL 70
— 90.9 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rotonda West, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Golfview Place
143 ft·11 sec·Golfview Place
2
Turn left onto Golfview Terrace
516 ft·27 sec·Golfview Terrace
3
Turn left onto Golfview Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Golfview Road
4
Turn right onto Rotonda Circle
2.9 mi·7 min·Rotonda Circle
5
Turn left onto Rotonda Boulevard North
0.1 mi·28 sec·Rotonda Boulevard North
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.2 mi·2 min·Sunnybrook Boulevard
7
Turn right onto FL 776
11 mi·15 min·South McCall Road
8
Continue on Veterans Boulevard
6.9 mi·10 min·Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 769
15 mi·25 min·Kings Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto FL 72
4.9 mi·6 min·NW Highway 72
11
At end of road, turn right onto FL 70
1.1 mi·1 min·FL 70
12
Turn straight onto FL 70
90 mi·1 hr 56 min·FL 70
13
Turn right onto CR 712
4.4 mi·7 min·West Midway Road
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
15
Merge onto I 95
4.9 mi·5 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 120Toward Crosstown ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi·7 min·Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 615
0.2 mi·20 sec·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·9 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth trip, aim to depart during daylight hours to better manage the frequent turns and local road navigation. Since the total duration is under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to leave when it best suits your personal routine. Make sure to factor in your single planned stop early, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be moving at a steadier, local pace throughout the entire 147.6 miles. Keep your GPS handy and updated, as the reliance on local roads like Rotonda Circle makes clear navigation essential. If you find yourself needing a break, look for safe pull-off points well before you reach the more congested areas near your destination.
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 73.9 miles from Rotonda West, FL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.9 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 33 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.9 miles or 1h 52m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rotonda West, 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 Rotonda West, FL
This is one driving day of about 147.9 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Rotonda West, 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 90.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 147.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Golfview Road
Turn left onto Golfview Road
Navigation decision point
5
138.1 mi into trip|~3h 17m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
143 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward Crosstown Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
5
143.4 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
147.8 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.54 one way
$47.08 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$25.61
$51.22
premium
$4.72
$27.50
$55.00
diesel
$5.61
$32.65
$65.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.4
0
$15.53
$7.10
Efficient EV
37
0
$12.94
$5.92
EV Truck/SUV
59.2
0
$20.71
$9.47
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Rotonda West, FL
Late night
in Rotonda West on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Late night
in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
3 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
3h 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you navigate your way out of the starting area. You will rely on Golfview Terrace, Golfview Road, and Rotonda Circle to get your journey underway, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because there is no highway travel, you won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches of road; in fact, the longest stretch on Golfview Terrace is 0 miles. This creates a more technical, hands-on driving profile that requires your full attention compared to a standard interstate cruise. Be prepared for a consistent series of turns and local road transitions that define the character of this trip from start to finish.
71% 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: 90.9 mi on FL 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and Kings Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Golfview Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 147.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.1 miles (Golfview Road): Navigation decision point; at 138.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 143 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 147.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.9 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: at 0.1 miles (Golfview Road): Navigation decision point; at 138.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 143 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Port Saint Lucie, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
