Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Evening in Port Saint Lucie on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Carrabelle, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
7h 48m
Distance
389.8 mi
627 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 39m
★
6 AM
7h 49m
8 AM
8h 7m
10 AM
7h 55m
12 PM
7h 53m
3 PM
7h 56m
5 PM
8h 6m
8 PM
7h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Carrabelle, FL covers 389.8 miles and takes about 7h 48m 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 $62.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
194.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 48m drive with frequent turns across 389.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Carrabelle, 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 | — | — |
| US 27 | — | — |
| US 27 North | — | — |
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 Carrabelle, 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
165 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
8
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
9
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
26 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 27: Ocala, Williston
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
295 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 27 North: Williston
12
Merge slight right
48 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Young Boulevard
67 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Young Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
54 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Hampton Springs Avenue
16
Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Sopchoppy Highway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Sopchoppy Highway
18
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
15 min
19
Turn right onto Tallahassee Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tallahassee Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 3h 54m 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 86 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.9 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrabelle, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Saint Lucie, FL
This is one driving day of about 389.8 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 194.9 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 3h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carrabelle, FL
The final approach into Carrabelle, 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 Carrabelle, 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
$62.05 one way
$124.09 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $67.49 | $134.99 |
| premium | $4.72 | $72.48 | $144.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.06 | $172.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.9 | 1 | $40.93 | $18.71 |
| Efficient EV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.11 | $15.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.9 | 1 | $54.57 | $24.95 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Carrabelle, FL
Evening in Carrabelle on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 PM
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
4 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
7h 48m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Carrabelle, FL covers 389.8 miles and takes about 7h 48m 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 194.9 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 $62.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Carrabelle, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Carrabelle, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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