Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Evening in Port Saint Lucie on Wednesday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Miami Shores, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
108.4 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami Shores, FL
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Trip Overview
This 108.4-mile drive from Port Saint Lucie to Miami Shores, Florida, is an easy one-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 7 minutes. The route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 94% of the journey on main roads like Florida's Turnpike and I-95. You can expect a fuel cost of around $17 for this segment. Given its relatively short distance and direct nature, it's perfectly suited for a single day's travel without the need for an overnight stop. This straightforward drive connects two points within the state of Florida, offering a practical way to get from the Treasure Coast to the Miami metropolitan area.
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
54.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 108.4-mile route, with 94% of your travel occurring on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike, indicating long periods of consistent speed. This drive prioritizes efficiency, largely sticking to high-speed interstates and turnpikes. While it's a highway-centric journey, you'll transition onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard closer to your destination, offering a slight change in pace before reaching Miami Shores.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 98.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 108.4 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 102.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese 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.
6
102.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 441
7
103.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South
7
106.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B
Toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 98.7 mi | 1h 49m |
| I 95 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 103rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 2nd Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 103rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 98.7 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Miami Shores, 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
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 8B
Toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 932
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 103rd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on SR 932
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Northeast 103rd Street
15
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Avenue
16
Turn left onto Northeast 96th Street
168 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northeast 96th Street
17
Turn right
226 ft
·
21 sec
18
Turn left
46 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 108.4-mile drive taking just over 2 hours, flexibility is key. Leaving Port Saint Lucie in the morning or mid-afternoon should help you avoid the heaviest traffic. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, planning for one fuel stop is unlikely to be necessary unless your vehicle has a very small tank. The main roads, including Florida's Turnpike and I-95, are well-maintained and offer ample services. Keep an eye on navigation as you approach Miami Shores, as the final segment on Southeast Airoso Boulevard marks the transition from high-speed highway travel.
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 54.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.7 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 1h 3m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami Shores, 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 108.4 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 98.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.2 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.2 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 98.7 miles.
Arriving in Miami Shores, FL
The final approach into Miami Shores, 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 Shores, 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
$17.25 one way
$34.51 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $18.77 | $37.54 |
| premium | $4.72 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.93 | $47.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.91
Florida's Turnpike
(98.7 mi)
$6.91
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: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.18 | $6.94 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Miami Shores, FL
Evening in Miami Shores on Wednesday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
5 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 7m 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 Shores, FL covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Southeast Airoso 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 54.2 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 $17.25 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 15 significant decision points across 108.4 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 102.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Miami Shores, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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