Trip from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

Drive Time

9h 8m

Distance

480.9 mi

774 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$80

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

9h 0m ★

6 AM

9h 9m

8 AM

9h 25m

10 AM

9h 14m

12 PM

9h 13m

3 PM

9h 15m

5 PM

9h 24m

8 PM

9h 4m

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 Lower Grand Lagoon, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 480.9 miles and takes about 9h 8m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.33 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

240.5 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 9h 8m highway drive covering 480.9 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 165.2 miles on 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 165.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Trelawney Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 480.9 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 0.1 miles (Trelawney Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 312.2 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 18 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Trelawney Avenue

Turn right onto Trelawney Avenue

Navigation decision point

10.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 231

At end of road, turn left onto US 231

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

312.2 mi into trip | ~6h 4m 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

478.5 mi into trip | ~9h 4m 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.

479.3 mi into trip | ~9h 5m 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 Lower Grand Lagoon, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

312.2 mi in | ~6h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

312.2 mi in | ~6h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	165.2 mi	2h 57m
I 10	121.5 mi	2h 10m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
FL 20	28.4 mi	39m
US 231	22.6 mi	29m
FL 12	18.1 mi	24m
West 23rd Street	5.3 mi	9m
Navy Boulevard	3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 165.2 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lower Grand Lagoon, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.

Start on Benbow Street

503 ft · 24 sec · Benbow Street

Turn right onto Trelawney Avenue

508 ft · 26 sec · Trelawney Avenue

Turn left onto CR 3031

3.0 mi · 5 min · Navy Boulevard

Turn slight right

0.7 mi · 1 min

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

186 ft · 5 sec

Merge onto US 98

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 98

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Turn straight onto FL 368

5.3 mi · 9 min · West 23rd Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 231

372 ft · 7 sec · US 231

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 231

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 231

Continue on US 231

21 mi · 27 min · US 231

Turn right onto FL 20

28 mi · 39 min · FL 20

Turn left onto FL 12

18 mi · 24 min · FL 12

Turn right onto FL 12; CR 270

0.6 mi · 1 min · Selman Street

Continue on FL 12

2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

121 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

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.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie

Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

483 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

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 240.5 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL, or about 4h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.2 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 106 miles or 2h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 240.5 miles or 4h 47m 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 240.5 miles or 4h 47m

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 8h

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 Lower Grand Lagoon, 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.

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

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 Lower Grand Lagoon, FL

Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Port Saint Lucie, FL

Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 165.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 240.5 mi from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL · 4h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

240 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 Tallahassee, FL

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

371.8 mi · 6h 49m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Tallahassee, FL

240 mi · about 4.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Tallahassee, FL after about 240 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 240.5 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 240 miles or 4.6 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$80.33 one way

$160.67 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 168 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$87.02	$174.03
premium	$4.90	$92.70	$185.39
diesel	$5.64	$106.84	$213.68

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

$80

Tolls

$12

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$222–$332

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 168.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	144.3	1	$50.49	$23.08
Efficient EV	120.2	1	$42.08	$19.24
EV Truck/SUV	192.4	2	$67.33	$30.78

Gas CO2

168 kg

EV CO2

56 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 7 hours ago

Origin

Lower Grand Lagoon, FL

Afternoon in Lower Grand Lagoon on Monday

Local time

3:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Monday

Local time

4:33 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

1 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

9h 8m 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 Lower Grand Lagoon, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 480.9 miles and takes about 9h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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 240 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 240.5 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $80.33 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.

Between Lower Grand Lagoon, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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Trip from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lower Grand Lagoon, FL

Port Saint Lucie, FL

1 hour later

1 degrees warmer at arrival

9h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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