Port Saint Lucie to Moore Haven is 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 53m via FL 78 and Okeechobee Road, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward, same-day trip stays within Florida, connecting two points without venturing onto major interstates for the majority of the journey. Expect a drive focused on regional highways, offering a glimpse into the local Florida landscape rather than a high-speed transit. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two locations, keeping the driving time manageable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 79.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey utilizing main roads like FL 78 and Okeechobee Road. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 34.4-mile segment on FL 78 where you can maintain a steady pace. While I-95 is mentioned as a main road, the profile suggests the bulk of the travel will be on the state routes, offering a more grounded driving experience than a pure interstate commute. The road character is likely to be a mix of open highway and potentially some more local road sections as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 78 and Okeechobee Road. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
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
5
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
5
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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 78
34.4 mi
46m
Okeechobee Road
21.1 mi
25m
I 95
4.9 mi
5m
West Midway Road
4.9 mi
8m
Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi
7m
FL 70
3.4 mi
6m
Parrott Avenue
2.9 mi
5m
US 27
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
FL 78
— 34.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Moore Haven, FL.
1
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·15 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 615
0.2 mi·20 sec·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi·7 min·Crosstown Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
4.9 mi·5 min·I 95
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 126Toward CR 712: Midway Road
7
Keep slight left at fork
407 ft·12 sec
Toward CR 712: Midway Road
8
Turn straight onto CR 712
4.9 mi·8 min·West Midway Road
9
Turn left onto FL 70
21 mi·25 min·Okeechobee Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 70
3.4 mi·6 min·FL 70
11
Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
0.3 mi·39 sec·Southeast 6th Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Southeast 4th Street
13
Turn left onto US 98; US 441
2.9 mi·5 min·Parrott Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto FL 78
4.4 mi·6 min·FL 78
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on FL 78
30 mi·39 min·FL 78
16
Turn right onto US 27; FL 78
0.3 mi·23 sec·US 27; FL 78
17
Continue on US 27; FL 78
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 27; FL 78
18
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 27; FL 78
19
Turn slight right
338 ft·4 sec
20
Continue on US 27
1.5 mi·2 min·US 27
21
Take the exit
407 ft·11 sec
22
Turn slight left
388 ft·28 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just under 2 hours, this is a perfectly achievable same-day trip. You can easily depart Port Saint Lucie in the morning or afternoon and arrive in Moore Haven with plenty of daylight to spare. With only 79.8 miles to cover, you won't need many stops, but it's always wise to fuel up before you leave Port Saint Lucie, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 34 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be less frequent on the state roads compared to major interstates. Enjoy the flexibility this shorter drive offers.
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 39.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 56m 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 Moore Haven, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Saint Lucie, FL
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 FL 78 for about 34.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL
· 56m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.9
0
$8.38
$3.83
Efficient EV
20
0
$6.98
$3.19
EV Truck/SUV
31.9
0
$11.17
$5.11
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Moore Haven, FL
Morning
in Moore Haven on Saturday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m 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 Moore Haven, FL covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 78, Okeechobee Road, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 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 $13.03 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Moore Haven, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
