Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Evening in Port Saint Lucie on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Hendry County, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
102.2 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hendry County, FL
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Trip Overview
This 102.2-mile drive from Port Saint Lucie to Hendry County, Florida, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along FL 78, Okeechobee Road, and Sam Jones Trail, with a significant portion, 56%, being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this route offers a straightforward journey through Florida's diverse landscapes without requiring an overnight stay. It's a practical option for a quick transition between these two Florida regions, making it ideal for those looking for an efficient travel day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 102.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive presents a mixed bag of road types, with over half of the journey on highways, offering stretches of faster travel. You can expect to encounter about 56% highway driving, interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 34.4 miles on FL 78, allowing for a solid period of consistent cruising. This variety means the road's character will evolve throughout your trip, shifting from potentially quicker highway speeds to more community-focused driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 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 34.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
61 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
68 ft
Total Descent
55 ft
Highest Point
61 ft
~29.2 mi in
Elevation Range
44 ft
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 102.2 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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
5
85.3 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Hendry County, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Myers along the way.
Fort Myers
85.3 mi in
|
~2h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 78 | 34.4 mi | 46m |
| Okeechobee Road | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| Sam Jones Trail | 9.8 mi | 16m |
| US 27 | 8 mi | 11m |
| I 95 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| West Midway Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Crosstown Parkway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| North Devil's Garden Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
FL 78
— 34.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Hendry County, 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
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 70
11
Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Southeast 6th Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
13
Turn left onto US 98; US 441
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Parrott Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto FL 78
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 78
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on FL 78
30 mi
·
39 min
·
FL 78
16
Turn right onto US 27; FL 78
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
17
Continue on US 27; FL 78
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
18
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
19
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
20
Continue on US 27
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 27
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
22
Merge onto FL 80
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 80
23
Turn left onto CR 833
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Sam Jones Trail
24
Continue on CR 833
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Devil's Garden Road
25
Continue on CR 833
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Sam Jones Trail
26
Arrive at destination
CR 833
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 27-minute duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon weather changes common in Florida. While there are no specific stops noted, be mindful of the 34.4-mile stretch on FL 78 where services might be less frequent, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on this segment. The $16 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices.
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 51.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hendry County, 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.
+
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 102.2 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 78 for about 34.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.1 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hendry County, FL
The final approach into Hendry County, 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 Hendry County, 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
$16.27 one way
$32.54 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $19.00 | $38.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.56 | $45.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 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 | 30.7 | 0 | $10.73 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.31 | $6.54 |
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.
Destination
Hendry County, FL
Evening in Hendry County on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
16 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 27m 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 Hendry County, FL covers 102.2 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 78, Okeechobee Road, Sam Jones Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.1 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 $16.27 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 16 significant decision points across 102.2 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: 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.
On the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Hendry County, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Myers along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 16 ft to 61 ft elevation with about 68 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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