Origin
Mims, FL
Evening in Mims on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mims, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
109.8 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mims, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mims, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 109.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Crosstown Parkway, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.34 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
54.9 miles from Mims, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 109.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Crosstown Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.9 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Crosstown Parkway. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 46 / West Main Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mims, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 2h 3m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 46 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FL 46 / West Main Street
Turn left onto FL 46 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
104.9 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward Crosstown Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
5
105.3 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
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Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
109.7 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
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Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 102.9 mi | 1h 50m |
| Crosstown Parkway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Carter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 1 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 102.9 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mims, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on US 1
132 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 1
2
Turn left onto FL 46
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
4
Merge onto I 95
103 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 615
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Southeast Airoso Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
Use the none lane.
9
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 54.9 miles from Mims, FL, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.9 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 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 38m
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 Mims, 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 Mims, FL
This is one driving day of about 109.8 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mims, 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 I 95 for about 102.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.9 mi from Mims, FL · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 54.9 miles from Mims, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.9 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.
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
$18.34 one way
$36.68 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.87 | $39.74 |
| premium | $4.90 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.39 | $48.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.53 | $5.27 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Evening in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
7:24 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
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
2h 3m 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 Mims, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 109.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Crosstown Parkway, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.9 miles from Mims, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.34 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 Mims, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 2h 3m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 46 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mims, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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