Origin
Miami Gardens, FL
Afternoon in Miami Gardens on Monday
Local time
12:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami Gardens, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
102.3 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
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 Miami Gardens, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 102.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Northwest 27th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.09 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
51.2 miles from Miami Gardens, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 102.3 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.3 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 12 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 96.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Northwest 199th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 99 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Turn right onto SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Northwest 199th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
99 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward Port Saint Lucie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
6
99.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
100.7 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 96.3 mi | 1h 47m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 27th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 199th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Carter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 96.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Gardens, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 817
345 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
3
Continue on SR 817
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
96 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
9
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Trip Plan
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 51.2 miles from Miami Gardens, FL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.3 miles.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 59m 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 36m
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 Miami Gardens, 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 Miami Gardens, FL
This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Miami Gardens, 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.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 96.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Miami Gardens, FL · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Miami Gardens, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.3 miles.
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
$17.09 one way
$34.18 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
| premium | $4.90 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.73 | $45.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.74
Florida's Turnpike
(96.3 mi)
$6.74
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
$17
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Monday
Local time
12:46 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
19 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 59m 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 Miami Gardens, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 102.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Northwest 27th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 miles from Miami Gardens, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.09 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Northwest 199th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 99 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Miami Gardens, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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