Origin
Pinecrest, FL
Afternoon in Pinecrest on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinecrest, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
131.3 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinecrest, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pinecrest, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 77th Avenue, Southwest 104th Street, South Dixie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.90 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.
Midpoint
65.7 miles from Pinecrest, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 131.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 131.3 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.
Southwest 77th Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pinecrest, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pinecrest, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 77th Avenue | — | — |
| Southwest 104th Street | — | — |
| South Dixie Highway | — | — |
| Palmetto Expressway | — | — |
| Express Lanes | — | — |
| SR 860 | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll North | — | — |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 77th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinecrest, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 112th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 112th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 77th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
410 ft
·
18 sec
·
Southwest 104th Street
4
Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
5
Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Express Lanes
7
Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
8
Merge slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
10
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
12
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
95 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Saint Lucie
14
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
217 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
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 65.7 miles from Pinecrest, FL, or about 1h 4m 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 29 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m
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 Pinecrest, 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 Pinecrest, FL
This is one driving day of about 131.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Pinecrest, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Pinecrest, FL · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Pinecrest, 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
$20.90 one way
$41.80 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $22.73 | $45.47 |
| premium | $4.72 | $24.41 | $48.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.99 | $57.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.79 | $6.30 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.38 | $8.40 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Friday
Local time
12:50 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
5 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
2h 9m 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 Pinecrest, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 77th Avenue, Southwest 104th Street, South Dixie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.7 miles from Pinecrest, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.90 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 Pinecrest, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pinecrest, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pinecrest, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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