Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Monday
Local time
12:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Belleair Beach, FL
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
187.4 mi
302 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
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6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleair Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Belleair Beach, FL covers 187.4 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, Southwest Bayshore Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.30 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 187.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 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 Port Saint Lucie, FL to Belleair Beach, FL is easy. At 3h 59m 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 Port Saint Lucie, FL to Belleair Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orlando | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 441 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Van Fleet Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Belleair Beach, FL.
1
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
2
Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
5
Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll
6
Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
7
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
50 mi
·
53 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
9
Keep slight right
246 ft
·
7 sec
10
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
11
Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
12
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
13
Continue on Bartow Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bartow Road
14
Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
15
Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Polk Parkway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 4 West: Tampa
17
Merge slight right
26 mi
·
28 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
19
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward FL 688 West: St Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
FL 688 West: St Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo
21
Keep slight right to continue on Ulmerton Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ulmerton Road
22
Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
23
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
24
Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gateway Expressway
25
Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
26
Continue on East Bay Drive
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Bay Drive
27
Continue on West Bay Drive
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Bay Drive
28
Continue on South Belleair Causeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Belleair Causeway
29
Continue on Causeway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Gulf Boulevard
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 59m 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.7 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleair Beach, 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 187.4 miles and 3h 59m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.7 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 93.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belleair Beach, FL
The final approach into Belleair Beach, 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 Belleair Beach, 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
$31.30 one way
$62.61 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $33.91 | $67.82 |
| premium | $4.90 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.63 | $83.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.68 | $9.00 |
| Efficient EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.40 | $7.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75 | 0 | $26.24 | $11.99 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Belleair Beach, FL
Late night in Belleair Beach on Monday
Local time
12:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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.
Road read
3h 59m 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 Belleair Beach, FL covers 187.4 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, Southwest Bayshore Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.7 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 $31.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Belleair Beach, FL is easy. At 3h 59m 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 Port Saint Lucie, FL to Belleair Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Belleair Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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