Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Winston, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

133 mi

214 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 35m ★

6 AM

2h 46m

8 AM

3h 7m

10 AM

2h 53m

12 PM

2h 51m

3 PM

2h 54m

5 PM

3h 6m

8 PM

2h 39m

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

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Winston, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Winston, FL covers 133 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, Polk Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on FL 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.17 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 133 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 133 miles, with most of the trip on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.6 miles on FL 60.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

FL 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 133 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 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

53 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

131 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward FL 572: Airport Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward FL 572: Airport Road

131.2 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 572 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward FL 572 West

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
FL 60	61.6 mi	1h 19m
Florida's Turnpike	49.6 mi	53m
Polk Parkway	7 mi	8m
Bartow Road	7 mi	9m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard	1.6 mi	2m
Airport Road	1.5 mi	2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
Van Fleet Drive	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: FL 60 — 61.6 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Winston, FL.

Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Turn right onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

50 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

Keep slight right at fork

245 ft · 6 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto FL 60

62 mi · 1 hr 19 min · FL 60

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 98; FL 60

0.6 mi · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 98

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 98

7.0 mi · 9 min · Bartow Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West Use the right lane.

Merge onto FL 570 Toll

7.0 mi · 8 min · Polk Parkway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 3 Toward FL 572: Airport Road Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

464 ft · 11 sec

Toward FL 572 West

Turn straight onto FL 572

1.5 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

Turn right onto CR 542

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Old Tampa Highway

Arrive at destination

CR 542

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 29 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.5 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winston, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 133 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on FL 60 for about 61.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.5 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 18m into the drive

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Wales, FL

67 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

Okeechobee County, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frostproof, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before FL 60 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.

Arriving in Winston, FL

The final approach into Winston, 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 Winston, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Concord Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Black & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 123.5

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18635009500

Visit website

Pressed Books & Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18636033166

Visit website

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.5

Lake Wales, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18632968827

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 114

Bartow, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 114

Bartow, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 57

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Bonnet Springs Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 133

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7:30 pm

+18637327000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.17 one way

$42.34 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$23.03	$46.06
premium	$4.72	$24.73	$49.46
diesel	$5.61	$29.36	$58.73

Estimated Tolls: $3.47

Florida's Turnpike (49.6 mi) $3.47

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

$21

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.9	$13.96	$6.38
Efficient EV	33.3	$11.64	$5.32
EV Truck/SUV	53.2	$18.62	$8.51

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Friday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

E 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Winston, FL

Late night in Winston on Friday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

21 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

2h 45m 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 Winston, FL covers 133 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, Polk Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.5 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 $21.17 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Winston, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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