Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Friday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
100.7 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andover, FL
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This 100.7-mile journey from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Andover, FL is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes. With 92% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward trip with a fuel cost estimated at $16. You'll primarily navigate Florida's Turnpike and South State Road 7. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two points within Florida. No overnight stops are recommended, making it efficient for those looking to reach their destination with minimal delay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 100.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 92% of the 100.7 miles on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 92.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, indicating long periods of consistent driving. You'll transition from the Turnpike to South State Road 7 and Southeast Airoso Boulevard, suggesting a mix of major toll roads and arterial surface streets as you approach your destination. This profile points to a drive characterized by steady progress on well-maintained, high-capacity roadways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and South State Road 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: 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 96.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 441 / South State Road 7
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SR 852 / Northwest 215th Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 92.6 mi | 1h 42m |
| South State Road 7 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 215th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 7th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 210th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Andover, FL.
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto CR 615
Turn right onto FL 716
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 820
Continue on SR 820
Turn right onto US 441
Turn right onto SR 852
Turn left onto Northwest 7th Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 210th Street
Arrive at destination
For this efficient 1h 58m drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule. Since it's a short, highway-centric trip of just over 100 miles, you might consider departing earlier in the day to avoid any potential afternoon traffic, especially as you transition onto South State Road 7. With a fuel cost of around $16, you won't need frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to top off before you begin. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike means you can settle in for a good run before needing to adjust your route.
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.
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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 58m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andover, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 100.7 miles and 1h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.3 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.3 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 92.6 miles.
The final approach into Andover, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.03 one way
$32.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.48
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
$16
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 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 | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.44 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Friday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Andover on Friday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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