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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Aberdeen, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

60.8 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Aberdeen, FL, FL

Aberdeen, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Aberdeen, FL covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, Jog Road, Lake Worth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 60.8 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and Jog Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 49.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Jog Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Navigation decision point

8
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
5
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 802 East: Greenacres, Lake Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward FL 802 East: Greenacres, Lake Worth
6
55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | Jog Road

Turn right onto Jog Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Aberdeen, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South and Lake Worth.

Miami

3.1 mi in | ~5m

Florida's Turnpike South

3.1 mi in | ~5m

Lake Worth

54.1 mi in | ~1h 2m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 49.9 mi 53m
Jog Road 4.7 mi 8m
Lake Worth Road 1.8 mi 3m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Carter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 49.9 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Aberdeen, FL.

1

Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

50 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 802: Lake Worth Road
9

Keep slight right at fork

196 ft · 6 sec
Toward FL 802 East: Greenacres, Lake Worth
10

Turn slight right onto FL 802

1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Worth Road
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto Jog Road

4.7 mi · 8 min · Jog Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left

209 ft · 15 sec
13

Turn slight right

151 ft · 12 sec
14

Turn right

328 ft · 23 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.4 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 35m into the drive

Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

30 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

Stuart, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Limestone Creek, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Aberdeen, FL

The final approach into Aberdeen, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.68 one way

$19.36 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $10.53 $21.05
premium $4.72 $11.31 $22.61
diesel $5.61 $13.42 $26.85

Estimated Tolls: $3.50

Florida's Turnpike (49.9 mi) $3.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$4

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43
EV Truck/SUV 24.3 0 $8.51 $3.89

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday

Local time

1:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aberdeen, FL

Late night in Aberdeen on Saturday

Local time

1:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

1h 15m 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 Port Saint Lucie, FL to Aberdeen, FL covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Jog Road, Lake Worth Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.68 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Aberdeen, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South and Lake Worth.

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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