Origin
Oakleaf Plantation, FL
Morning in Oakleaf Plantation on Monday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
241.4 mi
388 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
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6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakleaf Plantation, FL
Mick Haupt
Trip Overview
The drive from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 241.4 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oakleaf High School Entrance, Plantation Oaks Boulevard, Oakleaf Village Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.33 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.7 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 33m drive with frequent turns across 241.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oakleaf High School Entrance 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School Entrance | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plantation Oaks Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakleaf Village Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Middleburg Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Collins Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Oakleaf High School Entrance
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakleaf Plantation, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on the route
463 ft
·
39 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
102 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Oakleaf High School Entrance
0.1 mi
·
55 sec
·
Oakleaf High School Entrance
4
Turn right onto Plantation Oaks Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plantation Oaks Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Oakleaf Village Parkway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakleaf Village Parkway
6
Continue on Old Middleburg Road South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Middleburg Road South
7
Turn right onto Collins Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Collins Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295: South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295: South
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 South
10
Merge slight left onto West Beltway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Beltway
11
Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Beltway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Daytona Beach
13
Merge slight left
216 mi
·
3 hr 52 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Crosstown Parkway
15
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Parkway
16
Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
217 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.7 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, FL, or about 2h 16m 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.7 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
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 Oakleaf Plantation, 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 Oakleaf Plantation, FL
This is one driving day of about 241.4 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.7 mi from Oakleaf Plantation, FL · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 120.7 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, 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
$40.33 one way
$80.65 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $43.68 | $87.36 |
| premium | $4.90 | $46.53 | $93.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.63 | $107.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.35 | $11.59 |
| Efficient EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.12 | $9.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.6 | 1 | $33.80 | $15.45 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Monday
Local time
9:28 AM
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
4 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
4h 33m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 241.4 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oakleaf High School Entrance, Plantation Oaks Boulevard, Oakleaf Village Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.7 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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