Origin
Pompano Beach Highlands, FL
Late night in Pompano Beach Highlands on Monday
Local time
2:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
81.7 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pompano Beach Highlands, FL
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 42nd Street, Northeast 12th Avenue, Northeast 41st Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.65 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
40.9 miles from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 81.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 42nd Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Pompano Beach Highlands, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 42nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 12th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 41st Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 40th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Sample Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orlando | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Saint Lucie | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 42nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompano Beach Highlands, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Northeast 12th Avenue
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northeast 12th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northeast 42nd Street
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast 42nd Street
3
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue
328 ft
·
20 sec
·
Northeast 12th Avenue
4
Turn left onto Northeast 41st Drive
128 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northeast 41st Drive
5
Turn right onto Northeast 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northeast 12th Avenue
6
Turn right onto Northeast 40th Street
125 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northeast 40th Street
7
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northeast 12th Avenue
8
Turn right onto East Sample Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Sample Road
9
Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
456 ft
·
13 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
10
Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Toll
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Toll
11
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
74 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
0.8 mi
·
1 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
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 40.9 miles from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL, or about 42m 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.9 miles or 42m 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 12m
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 Pompano Beach Highlands, 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 Pompano Beach Highlands, FL
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pompano Beach Highlands, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.9 mi from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 40.9 miles from Pompano Beach Highlands, 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
$13.65 one way
$27.30 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.78 | $29.57 |
| premium | $4.90 | $15.75 | $31.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Monday
Local time
2:54 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
7 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
1h 25m 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 Pompano Beach Highlands, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 42nd Street, Northeast 12th Avenue, Northeast 41st Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.65 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 Pompano Beach Highlands, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Pompano Beach Highlands, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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