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Trip from Bradenton Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 44m

Distance

160.2 mi

258 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 32m ★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m

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

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Downtown Bradenton Beach, FL, FL

Bradenton Beach, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Bradenton Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 160.2 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FL 70, SR 70, Cortez Road West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.9 miles on FL 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

80.1 miles from Bradenton Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 160.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 160.2 miles, with most of the trip on FL 70 and SR 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.9 miles on FL 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and SR 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 150.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
150.5 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
155.4 mi into trip | ~3h 35m 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
155.8 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in | Crosstown Parkway

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
160.2 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | Southwest Carter Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FL 70 96.9 mi 2h 6m
SR 70 29 mi 39m
Cortez Road West 8.4 mi 15m
53rd Avenue East 5.3 mi 9m
I 95 4.9 mi 5m
West Midway Road 4.4 mi 7m
Crosstown Parkway 4.3 mi 7m
State Road 70 4.2 mi 6m
Longest stretch: FL 70 — 96.9 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

81 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right

35 ft · 3 sec
3

Turn left

35 ft · 7 sec
4

Turn left onto FL 789

369 ft · 16 sec · Gulf Drive North
5

Turn right onto FL 684

8.4 mi · 15 min · Cortez Road West
6

Turn slight right onto 44th Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · 44th Avenue
7

Turn slight right onto 301 Boulevard East

1.1 mi · 1 min · 301 Boulevard East
8

Continue on 15th Street East

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 15th Street East
9

Turn left onto FL 70

5.3 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East
10

Turn straight onto SR 70

4.2 mi · 6 min · State Road 70
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on FL 70

0.2 mi · 20 sec · FL 70
12

Continue on SR 70

29 mi · 39 min · SR 70
13

Continue on FL 70

6.9 mi · 9 min · FL 70
14

Turn straight onto FL 70

90 mi · 1 hr 56 min · FL 70
15

Turn right onto CR 712

4.4 mi · 7 min · West Midway Road
16

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
17

Merge onto I 95

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 120 Toward Crosstown Parkway Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

4.3 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto CR 615

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
21

Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Trip Plan

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 80.1 miles from Bradenton Beach, FL, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.9 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 35 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.1 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 3m

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 Bradenton Beach, 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 Bradenton Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 160.2 miles and 3h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Bradenton Beach, 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 96.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.1 mi from Bradenton Beach, FL · 1h 56m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte Harbor, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte Harbor, FL

80 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

Lake Sarasota, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sebring, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.1 miles from Bradenton Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before FL 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.9 miles.

Arriving in Port Saint Lucie, FL

The final approach into Port Saint Lucie, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Port Saint Lucie, FL.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 5.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.50 one way

$51.00 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $27.74 $55.48
premium $4.72 $29.79 $59.58
diesel $5.61 $35.37 $70.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.1 0 $16.82 $7.69
Efficient EV 40.1 0 $14.02 $6.41
EV Truck/SUV 64.1 0 $22.43 $10.25

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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 17, 2026

Origin

Bradenton Beach, FL

Afternoon in Bradenton Beach on Friday

Local time

3:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Clear

E 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Friday

Local time

3:28 PM

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

5 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 44m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bradenton Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 160.2 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are FL 70, SR 70, Cortez Road West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.1 miles from Bradenton Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 150.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bradenton Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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