Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
114.2 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Photo: Arian Fernandez
The drive from Eagle Lake, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 21m 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, North Rifle Range Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.8 miles on FL 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.08 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.1 miles from Eagle Lake, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 114.2 miles, with most of the trip on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.8 miles on FL 60.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near FL 60.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (FL 60): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto FL 60
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
On the drive from Eagle Lake, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami along the way.
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 60 | 54.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 49.8 mi | 53m |
| North Rifle Range Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Eagle Lake Loop Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Eagle Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Lake, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
Start on East Eagle Avenue
Continue on Eagle Lake Loop Road
Turn right onto CR 655
At end of road, turn left onto FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge 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
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
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 Eagle Lake, 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 Eagle Lake, FL
This is one driving day of about 114.2 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.1 mi from Eagle Lake, FL · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.1 miles from Eagle Lake, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$19.08 one way
$38.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $20.66 | $41.33 |
| premium | $4.90 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.37 | $50.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$19
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $11.99 | $5.48 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $9.99 | $4.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Eagle Lake on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Lakeland, FL
57 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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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