Origin
Miramar Beach, FL
Morning in Miramar Beach on Thursday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 53m
Distance
522.7 mi
841 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 45m
★
6 AM
7h 54m
8 AM
8h 12m
10 AM
8h 0m
12 PM
7h 58m
3 PM
8h 1m
5 PM
8h 11m
8 PM
7h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miramar Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miramar Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 522.7 miles and takes about 7h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Scenic Gulf Drive, Emerald Coast Parkway West, Highway 331 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $83.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
261.3 miles from Miramar Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 53m. Total distance: 522.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 53m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 522.7 miles and 7h 53m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Scenic Gulf Drive and Emerald Coast Parkway West.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Scenic Gulf Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 7h 53m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 53m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miramar Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Gulf Drive | — | — |
| Emerald Coast Parkway West | — | — |
| Highway 331 South | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| I-75 South | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike South | — | — |
| Port Saint Lucie | — | — |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Scenic Gulf Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
279 ft
·
26 sec
3
Turn right
95 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn right onto Scenic Gulf Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Gulf Drive
5
Turn right onto Emerald Coast Parkway West
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Emerald Coast Parkway West
6
Turn left onto US Highway 331 South
24 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 331 South
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 10 East: Tallahassee
8
Merge slight left
211 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165 mi
·
2 hr 57 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
12
Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Port Saint Lucie
13
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
217 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 261.3 miles from Miramar Beach, FL, or about 3h 56m 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 115 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 261.3 miles or 3h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 59m
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 Miramar Beach, 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.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miramar Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 522.7 miles and 7h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 115 miles from Miramar Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 261.3 mi from Miramar Beach, FL · 3h 56m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
172 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.
Second major stop
Meal stop
345 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 115 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 261.3 miles from Miramar Beach, 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
$83.20 one way
$166.40 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
183 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $90.51 | $181.01 |
| premium | $4.72 | $97.19 | $194.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $115.41 | $230.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 182.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 156.8 | 1 | $54.88 | $25.09 |
| Efficient EV | 130.7 | 1 | $45.74 | $20.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 209.1 | 2 | $73.18 | $33.45 |
Gas CO2
183 kg
EV CO2
61 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.
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
345 mi in
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
14 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
7h 53m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Miramar Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 522.7 miles and takes about 7h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Scenic Gulf Drive, Emerald Coast Parkway West, Highway 331 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 261.3 miles from Miramar Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $83.20 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 53m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miramar Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Miramar Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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