Origin
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Late night in Royal Palm Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Royal Palm Beach, 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
1h 4m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.3-mile drive from Royal Palm Beach to Port Saint Lucie in Florida is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just over an hour to complete. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike, Okeechobee Boulevard, and Southeast Airoso Boulevard, offering a direct path between these two Floridian locales. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, you won't need an overnight stop. This drive is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 42.5 mi | 45m |
| Okeechobee Boulevard | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Royal Palm Beach Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Carter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 42.5 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Palm Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on this road
469 ft
·
36 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Okeechobee Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
390 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
363 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
43 mi
·
45 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
10
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
12
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Royal Palm Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike North
7
48.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Port Saint Lucie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
6
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.32 one way
$16.65 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.72 | $19.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.98
Florida's Turnpike
(42.5 mi)
$2.98
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
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
1h 4m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 52.3-mile trip, with 81% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 42.5 miles along Florida's Turnpike. This means much of your journey will be characterized by the consistent pace and ease of highway driving. While the specific changes are minimal, the transition from local roads to the turnpike and then back towards your destination will be noticeable, offering a predictable driving rhythm.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.5 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 Okeechobee Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Royal Palm Beach Boulevard.
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 52.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Royal Palm Beach Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Royal Palm Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike North.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
6 mi in
|
~11m
Florida's Turnpike
6.1 mi in
|
~11m
Florida's Turnpike North
6.1 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.98 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Royal Palm Beach Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Saint Lucie, 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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