Origin
Cudjoe Key, FL
Afternoon in Cudjoe Key on Monday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cudjoe Key, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
255.5 mi
411 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Cudjoe Key, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 255.5 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Overseas Highway, New Seven Mile Bridge, Dixie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.8 miles from Cudjoe Key, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 255.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Overseas Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cudjoe Key, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Seven Mile Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dixie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Saint Lucie | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Overseas Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cudjoe Key, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Blimp Road
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Blimp Road
2
Turn left onto Overseas Highway
19 mi
·
29 min
·
Overseas Highway
3
Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
New Seven Mile Bridge
4
Continue on Dixie Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Dixie Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
6
Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
11
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
95 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Saint Lucie
13
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
217 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
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 127.8 miles from Cudjoe Key, FL, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.8 miles or 2h 18m 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 46m
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 Cudjoe Key, 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 Cudjoe Key, FL
This is one driving day of about 255.5 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cudjoe Key, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.8 mi from Cudjoe Key, FL · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.68 one way
$85.36 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
| premium | $4.90 | $49.25 | $98.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.76 | $113.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.83 | $12.26 |
| Efficient EV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.36 | $10.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.2 | 1 | $35.77 | $16.35 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Monday
Local time
4:31 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
10 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
4h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cudjoe Key, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 255.5 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Overseas Highway, New Seven Mile Bridge, Dixie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.8 miles from Cudjoe Key, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.68 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cudjoe Key, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cudjoe Key, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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