Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Pompano Beach Highlands, FL

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

79.7 mi

128 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

Downtown Pompano Beach Highlands, FL, FL

Pompano Beach Highlands, FL

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Pompano Beach Highlands, FL covers 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, Southwest Bayshore Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.31 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

39.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 79.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Airoso Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Pompano Beach Highlands, FL is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Pompano Beach Highlands, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southeast Airoso Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Toll Unavailable Refreshing
Miami Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
FL 706 Unavailable Refreshing
Indiantown Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Southeast Airoso Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Pompano Beach Highlands, FL.

1

Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

217 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
2

Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
5

Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

0.5 mi · 1 min · Florida's Turnpike Toll
6

Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

27 mi · 28 min · Florida's Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

0.5 mi · 1 min · FL 706: Jupiter
9

Turn left onto Indiantown Road

499 ft · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
10

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: West Palm Beach
11

Merge slight left

37 mi · 42 min
12

Keep slight right

7.4 mi · 8 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Naples

0.3 mi · 35 sec · SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Naples
14

Keep slight left to continue on SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Deerfield Beach

135 ft · 6 sec · SR 869: Southwest 10th Street, Sawgrass Expressway, Deerfield Beach
15

Turn left onto Southwest 10th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwest 10th Street
16

Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
17

Turn left onto Northeast 48th Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Northeast 48th Street
18

Turn right onto Northeast 14th Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northeast 14th Avenue
19

At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 13th Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Northeast 13th Avenue
20

Turn right onto Northeast 42nd Court

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Northeast 42nd Court
21

Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue

305 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
22

Arrive at your 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 39.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 49m into the drive.

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 79.7 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.9 miles or 49m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pompano Beach Highlands, 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 79.7 miles and 1h 38m.

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.

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 · 49m into the drive

Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Lauderdale, FL

40 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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pompano Beach Highlands, FL

The final approach into Pompano Beach Highlands, 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 Pompano Beach Highlands, 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

$13.31 one way

$26.63 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $14.42 $28.84
premium $4.90 $15.36 $30.73
diesel $5.64 $17.71 $35.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.9 0 $8.37 $3.83
Efficient EV 19.9 0 $6.97 $3.19
EV Truck/SUV 31.9 0 $11.16 $5.10

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Monday

Local time

1:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pompano Beach Highlands, FL

Late night in Pompano Beach Highlands on Monday

Local time

1:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

7 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 38m 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 Pompano Beach Highlands, FL covers 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, Southwest Bayshore Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 $13.31 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.
The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Pompano Beach Highlands, FL is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Pompano Beach Highlands, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Pompano Beach Highlands, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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