Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
117.8 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inwood, FL
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This straightforward 117.8-mile drive from Port Saint Lucie to Inwood, Florida, will take you about 2 hours and 31 minutes. With a highway share of 87%, it's a primarily highway-focused journey that's easily manageable as a single-day trip. You can expect to spend around $19 on fuel for this route. The drive is contained entirely within Florida, offering a consistent regional experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without extensive detours.
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
58.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
This route offers a highway-focused experience, with 87% of the drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 49.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, and Cypress Gardens Boulevard, suggesting a mix of major highway travel and potentially some arterial road use as you approach your destination. The character is largely about covering distance efficiently, with minimal need to navigate complex local roads for the majority of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 117.8 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 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto FL 60
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 17 / 3rd Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
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 Inwood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Avon Park along the way.
Avon Park
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 49.6 mi | 53m |
| FL 60 | 46.4 mi | 59m |
| Cypress Gardens Boulevard | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| US 27 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Lake Howard Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Street Southwest | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Inwood, FL.
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto CR 615
Turn right onto FL 716
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto FL 60
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 27
Continue on US 27
Turn left onto FL 540
Turn right onto US 17
Continue on US 17
Turn left onto CR 542
Continue on CR 542
Turn right onto CR 542
Turn right onto 26th Street Northwest
Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest
Turn right onto 28th Street Northwest
Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest
Arrive at destination
For this 2-hour and 31-minute drive, starting in the morning can help you avoid any potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Port Saint Lucie. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye on your mileage as you approach the 49.6-mile mark on Florida's Turnpike, as this is your longest continuous stretch, and planning a quick break just before or after it could be beneficial.
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.
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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.9 miles or 1h 8m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inwood, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 117.8 miles and 2h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.9 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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.
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Inwood, 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 Inwood, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.75 one way
$37.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.40 | $40.79 |
| premium | $4.72 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.47
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
$19
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.37 | $5.65 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.31 | $4.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Port Saint Lucie on Wednesday
Local time
8:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Inwood on Wednesday
Local time
8:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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