Origin
Dover, FL
Evening in Dover on Thursday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
146.3 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 146.3 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, Polk Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.7 miles on FL 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.29 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
73.2 miles from Dover, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 146.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 2m highway drive covering 146.3 miles, with most of the trip on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.7 miles on FL 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 146.3 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 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
6
92.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
92.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
6
143.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dover, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Winter Haven, Bartow and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
Winter Haven
12.5 mi in
|
~17m
Bartow
22.4 mi in
|
~29m
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
92.8 mi in
|
~2h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 60 | 61.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 49.8 mi | 53m |
| Polk Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| I 4 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Bartow Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Forbes Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
FL 60
— 61.7 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Dover Road
44 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dover Road
2
Turn right onto FL 574
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
3
Turn left onto North Forbes Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forbes Road
4
Continue on North Branch Forbes Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Branch Forbes Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
6
Merge onto I 4
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 27
Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on FL 570 Toll
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Polk Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 98
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bartow Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on FL 60
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
FL 60
14
Continue on FL 60
11 mi
·
13 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on FL 60
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on FL 60
46 mi
·
59 min
·
FL 60
Use the left lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on this road
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
50 mi
·
53 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
21
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
22
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
23
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
25
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
26
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 73.2 miles from Dover, FL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.7 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 miles or 1h 36m 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 31m
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 Dover, 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 Dover, FL
This is one driving day of about 146.3 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Dover, 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 60 for about 61.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.2 mi from Dover, FL · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Dover, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before FL 60 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.7 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.29 one way
$46.57 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.33 | $50.66 |
| premium | $4.72 | $27.20 | $54.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.49
Florida's Turnpike
(49.8 mi)
$3.49
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
$23
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.36 | $7.02 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.80 | $5.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.48 | $9.36 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Evening in Port Saint Lucie on Thursday
Local time
7:37 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
3 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
3h 2m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dover, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 146.3 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, Polk Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.2 miles from Dover, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.29 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 146.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Dover, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Winter Haven, Bartow and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
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