Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Buckingham, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

121.3 mi

195 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 38m ★

6 AM

2h 49m

8 AM

3h 10m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 54m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 42m

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

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Buckingham, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Buckingham, FL covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FL 78, Okeechobee Road, Hickpochee Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.2 miles on FL 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.31 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

60.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 121.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Buckingham, FL covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

FL 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 121.3 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: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

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

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Navigation decision point

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

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

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

99.7 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue

Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80 / Hickpochee Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
FL 78	49.2 mi	1h 4m
Okeechobee Road	21.1 mi	25m
Hickpochee Avenue	19 mi	26m
I 95	4.9 mi	5m
West Midway Road	4.9 mi	8m
Crosstown Parkway	4.1 mi	7m
FL 29	4 mi	6m
US 27	3.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: FL 78 — 49.2 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Turn left onto CR 615

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

4.1 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 95

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 126 Toward CR 712: Midway Road

Keep slight left at fork

407 ft · 12 sec

Toward CR 712: Midway Road

Turn straight onto CR 712

4.9 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

Turn left onto FL 70

21 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 70

3.4 mi · 6 min · FL 70

Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Southeast 4th Street

Turn left onto US 98; US 441

2.9 mi · 5 min · Parrott Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto FL 78

4.4 mi · 6 min · FL 78

Use the left lane.

Continue on FL 78

30 mi · 39 min · FL 78

Turn right onto US 27; FL 78

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 27; FL 78

Turn left onto FL 78

15 mi · 18 min · FL 78

Turn left onto FL 29

4.0 mi · 6 min · FL 29

Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80

19 mi · 26 min · Hickpochee Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Buckingham Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckingham Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Buckingham Road

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 60.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 27 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.7 miles or 1h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Port Saint Lucie, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 121.3 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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.

The longest stretch is on FL 78 for about 49.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.7 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckhead Ridge, FL

61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buckhead Ridge, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Buckingham, FL

The final approach into Buckingham, 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 Buckingham, 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

$19.31 one way

$38.62 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$21.00	$42.01
premium	$4.72	$22.56	$45.11
diesel	$5.61	$26.78	$53.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.4	$12.74	$5.82
Efficient EV	30.3	$10.61	$4.85
EV Truck/SUV	48.5	$16.98	$7.76

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Night in Port Saint Lucie on Thursday

Local time

11:20 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

Buckingham, FL

Night in Buckingham on Thursday

Local time

11:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

ENE 6 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

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

5 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

2h 48m 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 Buckingham, FL covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are FL 78, Okeechobee Road, Hickpochee Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.7 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 $19.31 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Buckingham, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Buckingham, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Buckingham, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Buckingham, FL

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 48m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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