Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
149.7 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Photo: Arian Fernandez
The drive from Florida City, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 149.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 344th Street, Dixie Highway, Miami for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.01 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
74.8 miles from Florida City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 149.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Florida City, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 2h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florida City, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 344th Street | 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 |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Florida City, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
Start on Southwest 344th Street
Continue on Southwest 344th Street
Turn left onto Dixie Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Arrive at your 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
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 Florida City, 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 Florida City, FL
This is one driving day of about 149.7 miles and 2h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.8 mi from Florida City, FL · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 74.8 miles from Florida City, 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
$25.01 one way
$50.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| premium | $4.90 | $28.86 | $57.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.26 | $66.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.72 | $7.19 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.96 | $9.58 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Evening in Florida City on Saturday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
69°F
Country Club, FL
75 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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