Trip from Margate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

81.6 mi

131 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Margate to Port Saint Lucie covers 81.6 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes of drive time. This trip works perfectly as a simple day trip, as the route is straightforward enough that you won't need to plan for overnight stays. You should budget about $13 for fuel to complete the journey. The path stays entirely within Florida, transitioning through local corridors rather than cross-country stretches. It is a practical route for those looking to connect these two South Florida hubs without the complexity of a long-haul expedition.

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

40.8 miles from Margate, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting on an interstate. You will navigate a series of local roads, including Northwest 15th Street, State Road 7, and Coconut Creek Parkway, rather than relying on highway miles. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be dealing with intersections and local traffic patterns throughout the entire 81.6-mile distance. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Northwest 15th Street, you can anticipate constant changes in direction. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a monotonous, high-speed cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Northwest 15th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Margate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Margate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Northwest 15th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
State Road 7	Unavailable	Refreshing
Coconut Creek Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dr	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Toll	Unavailable	Refreshing
Orlando	Unavailable	Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Port Saint Lucie	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Northwest 15th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East River Drive

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East River Drive

2

Continue on Northwest 15th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Northwest 15th Street

3

Turn right onto State Road 7

0.1 mi · 23 sec · State Road 7

4

Turn left onto Coconut Creek Parkway

2.1 mi · 4 min · Coconut Creek Parkway

5

Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

6

Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

7

Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

8

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

75 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike

9

Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

0.8 mi · 1 min · Port Saint Lucie

10

Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

482 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

11

Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

12

Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

13

Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

217 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak congestion. With 0 planned stops along the 1 hour and 18-minute route, ensure you are fueled up and ready to go before leaving Margate to keep your $13 fuel budget on track. Because you will be navigating local streets rather than major highways, check your GPS frequently to stay on the correct path through the various turns. Taking advantage of the lack of mandatory stops allows you to reach your destination efficiently. Plan to depart outside of rush hour to make the most of the local road network.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 40.8 miles from Margate, FL, or about 39m into the drive.

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 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.8 miles or 39m 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 7m

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 Margate, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Margate, FL

This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Margate, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.8 mi from Margate, FL · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Lauderdale, FL

41 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

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Margate, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$13.63 one way

$27.26 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$14.77	$29.53
premium	$4.90	$15.73	$31.46
diesel	$5.64	$18.13	$36.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.5	$8.57	$3.92
Efficient EV	20.4	$7.14	$3.26
EV Truck/SUV	32.6	$11.42	$5.22

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 20 hours ago

Origin

Margate, FL

Afternoon in Margate on Sunday

Local time

2:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

2:38 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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 18m 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 Margate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northwest 15th Street, State Road 7, Coconut Creek Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Margate, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Margate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Margate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Margate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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