Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
138.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to North Port, FL covers 138.5 miles and takes about 3h 15m 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, Crosstown Parkway, I 95 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.62 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
69.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 138.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 712 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Midway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okeechobee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hickory Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and North Port, FL.
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road
Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road
Turn straight onto West Midway Road
Turn left onto Okeechobee Road
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
Turn left
Turn left
Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard
Turn right onto Tamiami Trail
Turn right onto North Port Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 37m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Port, 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.
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 138.5 miles and 3h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.2 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into North Port, 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 North Port, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.62 one way
$45.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.06 | $50.12 |
| premium | $4.90 | $26.70 | $53.39 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.54 | $6.65 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.39 | $8.86 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in North Port on Saturday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Punta Gorda, FL
69 mi in
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
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