Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Photo: Arian Fernandez
The drive from Okeechobee County, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 144th Street, Dark Hammock Road, Northeast 56th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.07 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
24.7 miles from Okeechobee County, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 49.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 144th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dark Hammock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 56th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 120th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 128th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Midway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Okeechobee County, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
Start on Northwest 160th Street
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn left onto Northeast 144th Street
Continue on Dark Hammock Road
Continue on Northeast 56th Avenue
Continue on Northeast 120th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 128th Avenue
Turn sharp left
Turn right onto West Midway Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 49.4 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.7 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Okeechobee County, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Okeechobee County, FL
This is one driving day of about 49.4 miles and 1h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Okeechobee County, FL · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 49.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Okeechobee County, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$8.07 one way
$16.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| premium | $4.90 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Okeechobee County on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Palm Bay, FL
25 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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