Origin
Springfield, FL
Afternoon in Springfield on Monday
Local time
12:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Drive Time
7h 17m
Distance
473.3 mi
762 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$79
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 7m
★
6 AM
7h 18m
8 AM
7h 39m
10 AM
7h 25m
12 PM
7h 23m
3 PM
7h 26m
5 PM
7h 38m
8 PM
7h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 473.3 miles and takes about 7h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Transmitter Road, Selman Street, Greensboro Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.06 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
236.7 miles from Springfield, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 17m drive with frequent turns across 473.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Transmitter Road 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 17m, 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 Springfield, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Selman Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greensboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Saint Lucie | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Bayshore Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Transmitter Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Transmitter Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Transmitter Road
3
Turn right
20 mi
·
25 min
4
Turn right
28 mi
·
39 min
5
Turn left
18 mi
·
24 min
6
Turn right onto Selman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Selman Street
7
Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Greensboro Highway
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Tallahassee
9
Merge slight left
121 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-75 South: Tampa
11
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
12
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165 mi
·
2 hr 57 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
13
Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Port Saint Lucie
14
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
217 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
18
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 236.7 miles from Springfield, FL, or about 3h 38m 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 104 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 236.7 miles or 3h 38m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springfield, 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 Springfield, FL
This is one driving day of about 473.3 miles and 7h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Springfield, 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 236.7 mi from Springfield, FL · 3h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
237 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 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 236.7 miles from Springfield, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$79.06 one way
$158.13 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
166 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $85.64 | $171.28 |
| premium | $4.90 | $91.23 | $182.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $105.15 | $210.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 165.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 142 | 1 | $49.70 | $22.72 |
| Efficient EV | 118.3 | 1 | $41.41 | $18.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 189.3 | 2 | $66.26 | $30.29 |
Gas CO2
166 kg
EV CO2
55 kg (67% 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
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Monday
Local time
1:58 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 17m 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 Springfield, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 473.3 miles and takes about 7h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Transmitter Road, Selman Street, Greensboro Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 236.7 miles from Springfield, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.06 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 17m, 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 Springfield, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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