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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Arcadia, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

103.9 mi

167 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
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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Arcadia, FL

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Trip Overview

Embark on a straightforward 103.9-mile journey from Port Saint Lucie to Arcadia, Florida, taking approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of around $17. You'll primarily travel on FL 70 and Okeechobee Road, with a significant portion also utilizing I-95. The route offers a highway-focused experience, making it an efficient way to transition between these two Florida locations. Consider this an uncomplicated drive for a quick hop across the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 103.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 67.3 miles primarily on FL 70, offering extended periods of consistent travel. The character of the road is characterized by its efficiency, designed for covering distance rather than scenic exploration. Expect a mix of interstate travel and well-maintained state routes, providing a smooth and predictable driving experience for the majority of your 2-hour journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and Okeechobee Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Crosstown Parkway

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
5
9.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward CR 712: Midway Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 126 Toward CR 712: Midway Road
5
10 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CR 712: Midway Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward CR 712: Midway Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FL 70 67.3 mi 1h 29m
Okeechobee Road 21.1 mi 25m
I 95 4.9 mi 5m
West Midway Road 4.9 mi 8m
Crosstown Parkway 4.1 mi 7m
East Hickory Street 0.6 mi 1m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Carter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: FL 70 — 67.3 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
2

Turn left onto CR 615

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

4.1 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Parkway
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 95

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 95
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 126 Toward CR 712: Midway Road
7

Keep slight left at fork

407 ft · 12 sec
Toward CR 712: Midway Road
8

Turn straight onto CR 712

4.9 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road
9

Turn left onto FL 70

21 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road
10

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 70

67 mi · 1 hr 29 min · FL 70
11

Turn straight onto FL 70

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Hickory Street
12

Arrive at destination

FL 70

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just under 2.5 hours, this trip offers great flexibility for departure times. Leaving Port Saint Lucie in the morning allows you to arrive in Arcadia with plenty of daylight. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps utilizing services along Okeechobee Road or I-95. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 67.3-mile stretch on FL 70, as services might be more spaced out on this particular segment compared to the interstate sections.

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 51.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 23 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.9 miles or 1h 10m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arcadia, 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 103.9 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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 70 for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.9 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 10m into the drive

seat of Okeechobee County in Florida, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Okeechobee, FL

52 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

Okeechobee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Okeechobee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before FL 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.

Arriving in Arcadia, FL

The final approach into Arcadia, 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 Arcadia, 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

$16.54 one way

$33.08 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $17.99 $35.98
premium $4.72 $19.32 $38.64
diesel $5.61 $22.94 $45.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.2 0 $10.91 $4.99
Efficient EV 26 0 $9.09 $4.16
EV Truck/SUV 41.6 0 $14.55 $6.65

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 16, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Thursday

Local time

3:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Arcadia, FL

Afternoon in Arcadia on Thursday

Local time

3:09 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

20 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 19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Arcadia, FL covers 103.9 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 70, Okeechobee Road, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 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 $16.54 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 straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Arcadia, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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