Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Monday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Miami Gardens, FL
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
102.6 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami Gardens, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Miami Gardens, FL covers 102.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Northwest 27th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.14 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
51.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 102.6 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 96.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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.
8
100.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadiu...
5
100.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
Northwest 199th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 96.5 mi | 1h 46m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 27th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 199th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Carter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 96.5 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Miami Gardens, 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
97 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
10
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 817
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
42 ft
·
3 sec
13
Arrive at destination
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 51.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.5 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.3 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami Gardens, 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 102.6 miles and 1h 58m.
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 Florida's Turnpike for about 96.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.3 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 59m 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.5 miles.
Arriving in Miami Gardens, FL
The final approach into Miami Gardens, 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 Miami Gardens, 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
$17.14 one way
$34.28 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.56 | $37.13 |
| premium | $4.90 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.79 | $45.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.76
Florida's Turnpike
(96.5 mi)
$6.76
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
$17
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.98 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.57 |
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
Miami Gardens, FL
Morning in Miami Gardens on Monday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
19 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 58m 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 Miami Gardens, FL covers 102.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Northwest 27th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.3 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 $17.14 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 straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Miami Gardens, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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