Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Schall Circle, FL
Drive Time
1h
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Port Saint Lucie to Schall Circle, you are looking at a straightforward 49.4-mile journey that typically takes about one hour. Because this route is entirely within Florida, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize Florida’s Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, and Okeechobee Boulevard to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this drive is as economical as it is direct. It is a highly practical connection between these two areas, ideal for travelers who prioritize efficiency over a winding or scenic detour.
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
24.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 86% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. The experience is dominated by a long, uninterrupted 42.5-mile stretch on Florida’s Turnpike, which allows you to maintain a steady pace for the bulk of the trip. While the start and end of the drive involve navigating local roads like Southeast Airoso Boulevard and Okeechobee Boulevard, the majority of the hour is spent in a consistent, highway-cruising rhythm. You won't encounter significant technical challenges, making this a predictable and efficient path that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 42.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Okeechobee Boulevard. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 49.4 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: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
3.1 mi into trip
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~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
7
46.1 mi into trip
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~52m in
Take the exit toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 99
Toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard
6
49 mi into trip
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~58m in
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Old Military Trail
Turn left onto Old Military Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Schall Circle, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
Miami
3.1 mi in
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~5m
Florida's Turnpike South
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 42.5 mi | 45m |
| Okeechobee Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Military Trail | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Military Trail | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Alberta Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 42.5 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Schall Circle, 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
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the none lane.
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
43 mi
·
45 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 99
Toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto FL 704
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Okeechobee Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto FL 809
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Military Trail
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Turn left onto Old Military Trail
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Military Trail
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Old Military Trail
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Military Trail
13
Turn left onto Alberta Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Alberta Avenue
14
Turn left onto Alexander Avenue
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Alexander Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Alexander Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short one-hour drive with zero planned stops, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, it is wise to keep an eye on traffic patterns when transitioning from the Turnpike onto Okeechobee Boulevard, as local congestion can fluctuate. You won't need to worry about fuel planning, as the $8 cost is easily manageable for most vehicles. To make the most of your trip, ensure you have your tolls ready for the Turnpike portion, as this is the primary artery for your travel. Because the drive is so brief, you can comfortably complete the entire route in one go without needing to schedule a break.
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 24.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 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 49.4 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.7 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schall Circle, 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 49.4 miles and 1h.
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 42.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Schall Circle, FL
The final approach into Schall Circle, 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 Schall Circle, 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
$8.25 one way
$16.50 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| premium | $4.90 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.98
Florida's Turnpike
(42.5 mi)
$2.98
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
$8
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Schall Circle, FL
Afternoon in Schall Circle on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
6 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 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 Schall Circle, FL covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Okeechobee Boulevard, 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 24.7 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 $8.25 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 12 significant decision points across 49.4 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: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Schall Circle, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
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