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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Alturas, FL

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

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

111.6 mi

180 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Alturas, FL covers 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, Alturas Road North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.3 miles on FL 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.76 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

55.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie, 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 20m. Total distance: 111.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 111.6 miles, with most of the trip on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.3 miles on FL 60.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

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 111.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

8
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
6
53 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
6
53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | FL 60

Merge onto FL 60

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

Use the left lane.
6
108 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | CR 655A / Alturas Road North

Turn left onto CR 655A / Alturas Road North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FL 60 54.3 mi 1h 9m
Florida's Turnpike 49.6 mi 53m
Alturas Road North 2.7 mi 6m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
East Central Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Carter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: FL 60 — 54.3 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Alturas, 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 right at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

50 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
9

Keep slight right at fork

245 ft · 6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto FL 60

54 mi · 1 hr 9 min · FL 60
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto CR 655A

2.7 mi · 6 min · Alturas Road North
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on East Central Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Central Avenue

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 55.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.3 miles.

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 25 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.8 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alturas, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie, FL

This is one driving day of about 111.6 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on FL 60 for about 54.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.8 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 4m into the drive

human settlement in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frostproof, FL

56 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

Florida Ridge, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Okeechobee County, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alturas, FL

The final approach into Alturas, 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 Alturas, FL.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.6

Lake Wales, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18632968827

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 55.8

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.76 one way

$35.53 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $19.32 $38.65
premium $4.72 $20.75 $41.50
diesel $5.61 $24.64 $49.28

Estimated Tolls: $3.47

Florida's Turnpike (49.6 mi) $3.47

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.5 0 $11.72 $5.36
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.76 $4.46
EV Truck/SUV 44.6 0 $15.62 $7.14

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Night in Port Saint Lucie on Friday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alturas, FL

Night in Alturas on Friday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

2 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 20m 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 Alturas, FL covers 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, Alturas Road North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.8 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 $17.76 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 111.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Alturas, 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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