Holy Grain Coffee Shop
Later 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
568.2 mi
914 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.
West Pensacola, FL
Arian Fernandez
West Pensacola, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is 568.2 miles and takes about 10h 18m via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $90 and likely best as an overnight trip. This long-distance drive primarily stays within Florida, taking you across the state. Given the nearly 10.5-hour drive time, breaking this journey into two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed experience. You'll be covering a significant portion of the state, so plan accordingly for services and potential traffic, especially as you approach your destination.
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
284.1 miles from West Pensacola, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 10m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 165.2 mi | 2h 57m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| West Fairfield Drive | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Warrington Spur | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Pensacola, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
Start on FL 298
Turn left onto FL 295
Turn left onto US 90
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto FL 295
Continue on FL 295
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 295
Turn right onto FL 291
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 110
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 716
Turn left onto CR 615
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Arrive at destination
For this roughly 10-hour drive, splitting it over two days with an overnight stop is the most practical approach. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight and cover a good portion of the distance. Plan for at least two stops, using them for fuel, rest, and meals. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the long 282.9-mile stretch on I 10, as services can be more spaced out. Consider making your overnight stop roughly halfway, around the central Florida area, to balance your driving days.
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 125 miles or 2h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 284.1 miles or 5h 10m 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 284.1 miles or 5h 10m
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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Pensacola, 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 West Pensacola, FL
Aim for roughly 284 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Port Saint Lucie, FL
Aim for roughly 284 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
188 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
375 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 Lake Butler, FLNight 1
284 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 284 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 284.1 miles from West Pensacola, 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 282.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 284 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
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Later in the drive, right off the route
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 6 am–2 pm
+18503090044
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+18507590355
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+18502962809
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm
+18508947005
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+18508934494
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+18507653807
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Windermere, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm
+14078760895
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+13862499214
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
High Springs, Florida
Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm
+13864542364
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+18509998278
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+14079894499
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Sumterville, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+13525694075
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Defuniak Springs, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887518560
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Defuniak Springs, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+18509420137
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Orlando, Florida
+14073638000
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13217541700
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 2 pm–12 am
+14073633867
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
+18504665220
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18505955993
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm
+18504874556
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 566.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Turn right onto FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$90.44 one way
$180.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $98.38 | $196.77 |
| premium | $4.72 | $105.65 | $211.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $125.45 | $250.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$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: 198.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 170.5 | 2 | $59.66 | $27.27 |
| Efficient EV | 142.1 | 1 | $49.72 | $22.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 227.3 | 2 | $79.55 | $36.36 |
Gas CO2
199 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
Night in West Pensacola on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
375 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.
This route is characterized by its high highway share, with 98% of the drive on major interstates and turnpikes. Expect long stretches of consistent driving, including a significant 282.9-mile segment on I 10. The majority of the drive will feel like a classic interstate journey, focused on covering ground efficiently. While largely a straightforward interstate experience, be prepared for the transition onto Florida's Turnpike, which may involve tolls and different service areas. The drive progresses by moving you eastward across the state's extensive highway network.
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 4.7 miles in near I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 568.2 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 4.7 miles (I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 399.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): 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.
Between West Pensacola, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
Orlando
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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