Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Laurel, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

151.9 mi

244 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 12m ★

6 AM

3h 24m

8 AM

3h 48m

10 AM

3h 32m

12 PM

3h 30m

3 PM

3h 33m

5 PM

3h 47m

8 PM

3h 17m

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

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Laurel, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Laurel, FL covers 151.9 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FL 70, FL 72, Okeechobee Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on FL 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.18 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

75.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 151.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 23m highway drive covering 151.9 miles, with most of the trip on FL 70 and FL 72. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.3 miles on FL 70.

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

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

FL 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and FL 72. 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 13 significant decision points across 151.9 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 13 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

148 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | FL 681

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 681 toward FL 681: Venice, Osprey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 681: Venice, Osprey

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
FL 70	67.3 mi	1h 29m
FL 72	33.6 mi	43m
Okeechobee Road	21.1 mi	25m
I 95	4.9 mi	5m
West Midway Road	4.9 mi	8m
I 75	4.8 mi	5m
Crosstown Parkway	4.1 mi	7m
FL 681	3.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: FL 70 — 67.3 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

67 mi · 1 hr 29 min · FL 70

Turn straight onto FL 70

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Hickory Street

Turn left onto FL 72

34 mi · 43 min · FL 72

Enter roundabout onto FL 72

103 ft · 1 sec · State Road 72

Continue on FL 72

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Road 72

Continue on FL 72

513 ft · 11 sec · Clark Road

Enter roundabout onto FL 72

113 ft · 2 sec · Clark Road

Continue on FL 72

1.7 mi · 2 min · Clark Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 South: Naples

Merge onto I 75

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 75

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 681

3.9 mi · 5 min · FL 681

Toward FL 681: Venice, Osprey Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Arrive at destination

FL 681

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 75.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 33 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.9 miles or 1h 42m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel, 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 151.9 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 70 for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.9 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sebring, FL

76 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 County, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Placid, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before FL 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.

Arriving in Laurel, FL

The final approach into Laurel, 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 Laurel, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 141.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.18 one way

$48.36 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$26.30	$52.60
premium	$4.72	$28.25	$56.49
diesel	$5.61	$33.54	$67.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Okeechobee, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Okeechobee, Florida

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Okeechobee, Florida

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Venice, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

FPL EVolution Charging Station

Venice, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Nokomis, Florida

Blink

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination: 2 Other: 2 ChargePoint: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.6	$15.95	$7.29
Efficient EV	38	$13.29	$6.08
EV Truck/SUV	60.8	$21.27	$9.72

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Friday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Laurel, FL

Late night in Laurel on Friday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

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 23m 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 Laurel, FL covers 151.9 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are FL 70, FL 72, Okeechobee Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.9 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 $24.18 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 route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Laurel, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Laurel, 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 Laurel, FL

National Parks Near This Route

De Soto National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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