Trip from Wildwood, 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

3h 5m

Distance

167.5 mi

269 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 54m ★

6 AM

3h 6m

8 AM

3h 29m

10 AM

3h 14m

12 PM

3h 12m

3 PM

3h 15m

5 PM

3h 28m

8 PM

2h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Wildwood, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

Wildwood, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is 167.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within Florida, offering a straightforward trip between two points in the state. With a high percentage of highway driving, this route is designed for efficiency, making it a solid choice if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. It's a practical option for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with ample time left in your day.

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

83.7 miles from Wildwood, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	161.4 mi	2h 53m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard	1.6 mi	2m
Main Street	1.5 mi	2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
Mill Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m
Southwest Carter Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 161.4 mi, about 2h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Mill Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Mill Street

Turn left onto CR 44A

0.4 mi · 1 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

Turn right onto US 301

1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

161 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight left 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 relatively short duration of just over three hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, and you can be flexible with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic out of Wildwood. With a long stretch on Florida's Turnpike, plan your fuel stops accordingly, perhaps before you get onto the Turnpike itself, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $27 suggests you won't need to worry excessively about gas prices, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Your main consideration will be traffic as you near Port Saint Lucie.

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 83.7 miles from Wildwood, FL, or about 1h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.4 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 37 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.7 miles or 1h 32m 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 30m

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 Wildwood, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wildwood, FL

This is one driving day of about 167.5 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Wildwood, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 161.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

84 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.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

127 mi · 2h 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Lake Butler, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.7 miles from Wildwood, 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 161.4 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 Restaurant

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 47.8

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 35.9

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

2.2 mi

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

2.6 mi

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 47.8

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.8

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.8

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 35.9

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 12

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ABB Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 35.9

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 47.8

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 167.5

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 59.8

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 47.8

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 165.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 301 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 301 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

163.9 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Take the exit toward Port Saint Lucie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie

165 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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.

165.8 mi into trip | ~3h 2m 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

$26.66 one way

$53.32 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$29.00	$58.01
premium	$4.72	$31.15	$62.29
diesel	$5.61	$36.98	$73.96

Estimated Tolls: $11.30

Florida's Turnpike (161.4 mi) $11.30

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

$27

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.3	$17.59	$8.04
Efficient EV	41.9	$14.66	$6.70
EV Truck/SUV	67	$23.45	$10.72

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Wildwood, FL

Late night in Wildwood on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 5m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways like Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 161.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike, which means consistent speed and minimal need for navigation adjustments for the bulk of your journey. The character is largely that of a high-speed corridor, designed for covering distance efficiently. Expect smooth sailing for most of the trip, with the final approach into Port Saint Lucie involving Southeast Airoso Boulevard and Main Street.

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

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

Longest single stretch: 161.4 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 301 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wildwood, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 3h 5m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 301 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 167.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 161.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.30 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.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Port Saint Lucie, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

Prairie House Coffee Co

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

Café Barista - Kissimmee

Prairie House Coffee Co

Piccolo Coffee Co.

Jabal Coffee House

Lucky Goat Coffee

Filigree Coffee

Sprout & Bean | Play Café | Coffee Shop and Indoor Playground | Winter Garden

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ABB Charging Station

SynergEV Charging Station

The Orlando Auto Museum

Fun Spot America

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

Escape Room PSL

White Gator Swamp

Crayola Experience Orlando

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wildwood, FL

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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