Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Wednesday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Andover, FL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
100.7 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
32 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
This 100.7-mile journey from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Andover, FL is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes. With 92% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward trip with a fuel cost estimated at $16. You'll primarily navigate Florida's Turnpike and South State Road 7. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two points within Florida. No overnight stops are recommended, making it efficient for those looking to reach their destination with minimal delay.
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
50.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 92% of the 100.7 miles on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 92.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, indicating long periods of consistent driving. You'll transition from the Turnpike to South State Road 7 and Southeast Airoso Boulevard, suggesting a mix of major toll roads and arterial surface streets as you approach your destination. This profile points to a drive characterized by steady progress on well-maintained, high-capacity roadways.
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 92.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and South State Road 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 100.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 3.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese 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 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
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Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
96.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
5
97.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
|
US 441 / South State Road 7
Turn right onto US 441 / South State Road 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
99.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
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SR 852 / Northwest 215th Street
Turn right onto SR 852 / Northwest 215th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 92.6 mi | 1h 42m |
| South State Road 7 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 215th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 7th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 210th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 92.6 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Andover, 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
93 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto SR 820
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
10
Continue on SR 820
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 441
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Road 7
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 852
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 215th Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Northwest 7th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northwest 7th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Northwest 210th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest 210th Street
15
Arrive at destination
Northwest 210th Street
Trip Plan
For this efficient 1h 58m drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule. Since it's a short, highway-centric trip of just over 100 miles, you might consider departing earlier in the day to avoid any potential afternoon traffic, especially as you transition onto South State Road 7. With a fuel cost of around $16, you won't need frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to top off before you begin. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike means you can settle in for a good run before needing to adjust your route.
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 50.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.6 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 58m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andover, 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 100.7 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Saint Lucie, 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.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 92.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.3 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 50.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.6 miles.
Arriving in Andover, FL
The final approach into Andover, 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 Andover, 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
$16.03 one way
$32.06 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.48
Florida's Turnpike
(92.6 mi)
$6.48
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
$16
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
32 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger
Stuart, FL
Tesla
20 DCFC
Town Center at St. Lucie West - Tesla Supercharger
Port St. Lucie, FL
Tesla
16 DCFC
Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Port St. Lucie, FL
Tesla
16 DCFC
DoubleTree by Hilton - Tesla Supercharger
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Tesla
16 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Stuart, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Costco Stuart (Stuart, FL)
Stuart, FL
Electrify America
8 DCFC
Downtown at the Gardens (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Electrify America
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
West Palm Beach, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
FPLEV: 10
ChargePoint Network: 7
Tesla: 6
Electrify America: 4
7CHARGE: 2
Blink Network: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
SYNERGEV: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.44 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Andover, FL
Late night in Andover on Wednesday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 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 58m 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 Andover, FL covers 100.7 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, South State Road 7, Southeast Airoso Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 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 $16.03 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 100.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 3.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Andover, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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