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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Naples Park, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

157.9 mi

254 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Naples Park, FL covers 157.9 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FL 78, I 75, Hickpochee Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.2 miles on FL 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.13 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

78.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 157.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 34m highway drive covering 157.9 miles, with most of the trip on FL 78 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.2 miles on FL 78.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 78 and I 75. 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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 21 significant decision points across 157.9 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): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 123.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
6
123.8 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 South
6
152.7 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Take the exit toward CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park

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

Exit 111 Toward CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins S...
8
153 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CR 846 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward CR 846 West

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FL 78 49.2 mi 1h 4m
I 75 28.4 mi 30m
Hickpochee Avenue 24 mi 34m
Okeechobee Road 21.1 mi 25m
I 95 4.9 mi 5m
West Midway Road 4.9 mi 8m
Crosstown Parkway 4.1 mi 7m
FL 29 4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: FL 78 — 49.2 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
2

Turn left onto CR 615

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

4.1 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Parkway
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 95

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 95
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 126 Toward CR 712: Midway Road
7

Keep slight left at fork

407 ft · 12 sec
Toward CR 712: Midway Road
8

Turn straight onto CR 712

4.9 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road
9

Turn left onto FL 70

21 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road
10

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 70

3.4 mi · 6 min · FL 70
11

Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue
12

At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Southeast 4th Street
13

Turn left onto US 98; US 441

2.9 mi · 5 min · Parrott Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto FL 78

4.4 mi · 6 min · FL 78
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on FL 78

30 mi · 39 min · FL 78
16

Turn right onto US 27; FL 78

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 27; FL 78
17

Turn left onto FL 78

15 mi · 18 min · FL 78
18

Turn left onto FL 29

4.0 mi · 6 min · FL 29
19

Turn right onto FL 29; FL 80

24 mi · 34 min · Hickpochee Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 South Use the straight lane.
21

Merge onto I 75

28 mi · 30 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 111 Toward CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park
23

Keep slight right at fork

217 ft · 7 sec
Toward CR 846 West Use the right lane.
24

Turn straight onto CR 846

3.6 mi · 6 min · Immokalee Road
25

Turn left onto US 41

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tamiami Trail North
26

Turn right onto 99th Avenue North

0.5 mi · 1 min · 99th Avenue North
27

Turn right onto 7th Street North

68 ft · 3 sec · 7th Street North
28

Arrive at destination

7th Street North

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 35 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.9 miles or 1h 50m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Naples Park, 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 157.9 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 78 for about 49.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.9 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 50m into the drive

Downtown Port LaBelle, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port LaBelle, FL

79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harlem, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Naples Park, FL

The final approach into Naples Park, 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 Naples Park, 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.

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 33.8

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18633573006

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 135.3

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 33.8

Okeechobee, Florida

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 157.9

Naples, Florida

+12392622600

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 157.9

Naples, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 157.9

Naples, FL

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 135.3

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 157.9

Naples, Florida

+18006360986

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 146.6

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

LaBelle Nature Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 101.5

LaBelle, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

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

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 135.3

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 157.9

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.13 one way

$50.27 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $27.34 $54.68
premium $4.72 $29.36 $58.72
diesel $5.61 $34.86 $69.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.4 0 $16.58 $7.58
Efficient EV 39.5 0 $13.82 $6.32
EV Truck/SUV 63.2 0 $22.11 $10.11

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 15, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday

Local time

8:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Naples Park, FL

Morning in Naples Park on Saturday

Local time

8:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Road read

3h 34m 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 Naples Park, FL covers 157.9 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are FL 78, I 75, Hickpochee Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.9 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 $25.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 157.9 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): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 123.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Naples Park, 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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