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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Astatula, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

148.1 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m

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

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Astatula, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Astatula, FL covers 148.1 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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 $23.57 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

74 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 148.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 148.1 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Astatula, FL is easy. At 2h 50m 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 Astatula, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southeast Airoso Boulevard — —
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard — —
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard — —
Florida's Turnpike Toll — —
Orlando — —
Florida's Turnpike — —
Minneola — —
Montverde — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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 Astatula, 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 right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
7

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

135 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Florida's Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward Minneola

0.5 mi · 1 min · Minneola
9

Keep slight right to continue on Montverde

338 ft · 8 sec · Montverde
10

Turn straight onto North Hancock Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Hancock Road
11

Continue straight

1.0 mi · 2 min
12

Turn left

0.8 mi · 2 min
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

184 ft · 4 sec · the route
14

Exit the roundabout

0.5 mi · 53 sec
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

92 ft · 2 sec · the route
16

Exit the roundabout

335 ft · 7 sec
17

Turn straight

1.6 mi · 2 min
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

52 ft · 1 sec · the route
19

Exit the roundabout

440 ft · 9 sec
20

Turn straight

3.0 mi · 5 min
21

Turn right onto Florida Avenue

121 ft · 3 sec · Florida 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 25m 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 33 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astatula, 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 148.1 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 25m into the drive

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

74 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.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Astatula, FL

32.2 mi · 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Florida Ridge, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Astatula, FL

The final approach into Astatula, 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 Astatula, 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

$23.57 one way

$47.15 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $25.64 $51.29
premium $4.72 $27.54 $55.08
diesel $5.61 $32.70 $65.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.4 0 $15.55 $7.11
Efficient EV 37 0 $12.96 $5.92
EV Truck/SUV 59.2 0 $20.73 $9.48

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Friday

Local time

12:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Partly Cloudy

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 1:43AM EDT until April 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Astatula, FL

Afternoon in Astatula on Friday

Local time

12:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 50m 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 Astatula, FL covers 148.1 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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 74 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 $23.57 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 drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Astatula, FL is easy. At 2h 50m 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 Astatula, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Astatula, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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