Origin
Shady Hills, FL
Morning in Shady Hills on Wednesday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shady Hills, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h
Distance
190.1 mi
306 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shady Hills, FL
Jose Valverde
Trip Overview
The drive from Shady Hills, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 190.1 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, I 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.7 miles on FL 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.26 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
95.1 miles from Shady Hills, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h highway drive covering 190.1 miles, with most of the trip on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.7 miles on FL 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.3 miles in near I 75.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 190.1 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: at 25.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South I 75: Naples
8
37 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 261
Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
8
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
8
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
8
136.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shady Hills, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg, Orlando, Winter Haven, Bartow and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
Saint Petersburg
23.7 mi in
|
~38m
Orlando
37 mi in
|
~53m
Winter Haven
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Bartow
66.2 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
136.6 mi in
|
~2h 59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 60 | 61.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 49.8 mi | 53m |
| I 4 | 17.4 mi | 18m |
| I 75 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| Land O' Lakes Boulevard | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Polk Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Bartow Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Shady Hills Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
FL 60
— 61.7 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Hills, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Dalberg Drive
137 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dalberg Drive
2
Turn left onto Monteverde Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Monteverde Drive
3
Turn right onto Bosley Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bosley Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Shady Hills Road
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Shady Hills Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto FL 52
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 52
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 41
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto FL 54
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 54
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on FL 56
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
State Road 56
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on FL 56
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
FL 56
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
12
Merge onto I 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 261
Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 4
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 27
Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on FL 570 Toll
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Polk Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto US 98
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bartow Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on FL 60
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
FL 60
24
Continue on FL 60
11 mi
·
13 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on FL 60
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on FL 60
46 mi
·
59 min
·
FL 60
Use the left lane.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on this road
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
50 mi
·
53 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
31
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
32
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
33
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
34
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
35
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
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 95.1 miles from Shady Hills, FL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.7 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.1 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills, FL
This is one driving day of about 190.1 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shady Hills, 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 60 for about 61.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.1 mi from Shady Hills, FL · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.1 miles from Shady Hills, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before FL 60 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.7 miles.
Arriving in Port Saint Lucie, FL
The final approach into Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie, 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
$30.26 one way
$60.52 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $32.92 | $65.83 |
| premium | $4.72 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.97 | $83.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.49
Florida's Turnpike
(49.8 mi)
$3.49
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
$30
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57 | 0 | $19.96 | $9.12 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76 | 0 | $26.61 | $12.17 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Wednesday
Local time
6:16 AM
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
20 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shady Hills, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 190.1 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, I 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.1 miles from Shady Hills, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.26 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 190.1 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: at 25.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shady Hills, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg, Orlando, Winter Haven, Bartow and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
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