Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Highland Beach, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, South Ocean Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 35.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Highland Beach, FL?

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

Q: Is the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Highland Beach, FL flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -3 ft to 39 ft elevation with about 45 ft of total climbing.

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

71.3 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Highland Beach, FL covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, South Ocean Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.91 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

35.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 71.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.7 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

39 ft -3 ft

Total Climb

45 ft

Total Descent

56 ft

Highest Point

39 ft

~65.3 mi in

Elevation Range

42 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 71.3 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: 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 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These 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 | 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

30.2 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward FL 706: Jupiter

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 116 Toward FL 706: Jupiter

7

66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward Linton Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 51 Toward Linton Boulevard

6

66.7 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	34.7 mi	39m
Florida's Turnpike	26.6 mi	28m
South Ocean Boulevard	2.8 mi	5m
Linton Boulevard	1.7 mi	3m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard	1.6 mi	2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard	0.1 mi	<1m
Indiantown Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 34.7 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Highland Beach, 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

27 mi · 28 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 116 Toward FL 706: Jupiter Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Turn left onto FL 706

499 ft · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

10

Take the ramp

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

11

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 39 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 51 Toward Linton Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 13 sec

Use the left lane.

14

Turn left onto Linton Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Linton Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

15

Turn right onto SR A1A

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Ocean Boulevard

16

Arrive at destination

SR A1A

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 35.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 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 71.3 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.6 miles or 43m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland 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 71.3 miles and 1h 28m.

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 I 95 for about 34.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.6 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Lauderdale, FL

36 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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Highland Beach, FL

The final approach into Highland 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 Highland 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

$11.91 one way

$23.82 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$12.90	$25.80
premium	$4.90	$13.74	$27.49
diesel	$5.64	$15.84	$31.68

Estimated Tolls: $1.86

Florida's Turnpike (26.6 mi) $1.86

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

$12

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.4	$7.49	$3.42
Efficient EV	17.8	$6.24	$2.85
EV Truck/SUV	28.5	$9.98	$4.56

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

3:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

ENE 5 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 11:13PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:48PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Highland Beach, FL

Afternoon in Highland Beach on Sunday

Local time

3:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

E 25 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 11:13PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:48PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami 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

8 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 28m 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 Highland Beach, FL covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, South Ocean 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 35.6 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 $11.91 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 71.3 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.

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 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -3 ft to 39 ft elevation with about 45 ft of total climbing.