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Trip from Gulf Breeze, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

Drive Time

10h 21m

Distance

568 mi

914 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$95

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

47 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
10h 12m ★
6 AM
10h 21m
8 AM
10h 40m
10 AM
10h 28m
12 PM
10h 26m
3 PM
10h 29m
5 PM
10h 39m
8 PM
10h 16m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gulf Breeze, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 568 miles and takes about 10h 21m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 274 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $94.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

284 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 568 miles and 10h 21m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 274 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 568 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (FL 281 Toll / Avalon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 399.2 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway

Turn right onto US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | FL 281 Toll / Avalon Boulevard

Turn left onto FL 281 Toll / Avalon Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
399.2 mi into trip | ~7h 16m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
6
565.5 mi into trip | ~10h 16m 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.
6
566.4 mi into trip | ~10h 18m in | CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Gulf Breeze, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

399.2 mi in | ~7h 16m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

399.2 mi in | ~7h 16m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 274 mi 4h 53m
Florida's Turnpike 165.2 mi 2h 57m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
Avalon Boulevard 9.4 mi 13m
Gulf Breeze Parkway 6.4 mi 11m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Garcon Point Road 1.6 mi 2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 274 mi, about 4h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Breeze, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.

1

Start on this road

166 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 98

6.4 mi · 11 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto FL 281 Toll

5.5 mi · 7 min · Avalon Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on FL 281 Toll

1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
5

Continue on FL 281 Toll

3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
7

Merge onto I 10

274 mi · 4 hr 53 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
9

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie
12

Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

483 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
13

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15

Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 284 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL, or about 5h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 274 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 125 miles or 2h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 284 miles or 5h 13m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 284 miles or 5h 13m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 9h 13m

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 Gulf Breeze, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gulf Breeze, FL

Aim for roughly 284 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Port Saint Lucie, FL

Aim for roughly 284 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 274 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 284 mi from Gulf Breeze, FL · 5h 13m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

187 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Orlando, FL

255.8 mi · 4h 45m

Downtown Orlando, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

375 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Orlando, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake City, FL

284 mi · about 5.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 284 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 284 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 274 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 284 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Port Saint Lucie, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $25
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$94.88 one way

$189.77 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 199 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $102.78 $205.55
premium $4.90 $109.49 $218.97
diesel $5.64 $126.19 $252.38

Estimated Tolls: $11.56

Florida's Turnpike (165.2 mi) $11.56

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

$95

Tolls

$12

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$236–$346

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 198.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

47 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee, FL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

14 DCFC

Tiger Point Pavilion - Tesla Supercharger

Gulf Breeze, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Crestview, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Quincy, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Westend Square - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Busy Bee - Tesla Supercharger

Live Oak, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Tesla: 17 FPLEV: 6 Blink Network: 6 EV Connect: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 JULE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 170.4 2 $59.64 $27.26
Efficient EV 142 1 $49.70 $22.72
EV Truck/SUV 227.2 2 $79.52 $36.35

Gas CO2

199 kg

EV CO2

66 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Gulf Breeze, FL

Afternoon in Gulf Breeze on Monday

Local time

12:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Monday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

E 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

11 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

10h 21m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Gulf Breeze, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 568 miles and takes about 10h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 284 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 284 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $94.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 568 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (FL 281 Toll / Avalon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 399.2 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gulf Breeze, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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