Origin
Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
Morning in Weeki Wachee Gardens on Monday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
200.3 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 200.3 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, FL 50, Cortez Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.46 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
100.2 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 10m highway drive covering 200.3 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and FL 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 128.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 50. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.4 miles (Clinton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard
Turn sharp right onto CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
15.4 mi into trip
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~29m in
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Clinton Boulevard
Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
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.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
6
197.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m in
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FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
198.7 mi into trip
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~4h 7m in
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CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
67.1 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Miami
67.1 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 128.9 mi | 2h 18m |
| FL 50 | 48 mi | 1h 8m |
| Cortez Boulevard | 16.2 mi | 27m |
| Shoal Line Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Westwind Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 128.9 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Tuscawilla Drive
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuscawilla Drive
2
Continue on Tuscawilla Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tuscawilla Drive
3
Continue on Westwind Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Westwind Street
4
Turn left onto Alpaca Drive
372 ft
·
20 sec
·
Alpaca Drive
5
Turn left onto CR 597
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Shoal Line Boulevard
6
Turn sharp right onto CR 550
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Cortez Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Mobley Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mobley Road
8
Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Clinton Boulevard
9
Turn right onto FL 50
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cortez Boulevard
10
Take the exit onto FL 50
36 mi
·
49 min
·
FL 50
11
Continue on FL 50
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
FL 50
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on FL 50
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
FL 50
13
Continue on FL 50
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
FL 50
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on FL 50
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 50
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
129 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 142
Toward Port Saint Lucie
19
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
20
Turn right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
22
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
23
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 100.2 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.9 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 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.2 miles or 2h 19m 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 28m
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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
This is one driving day of about 200.3 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 128.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.2 mi from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 100.2 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.9 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.46 one way
$66.92 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $36.24 | $72.49 |
| premium | $4.90 | $38.61 | $77.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.50 | $89.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.02
Florida's Turnpike
(128.9 mi)
$9.02
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
$33
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.03 | $9.61 |
| Efficient EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.53 | $8.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.1 | 1 | $28.04 | $12.82 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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 Monday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
17 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 10m 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 200.3 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, FL 50, Cortez Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.2 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.4 miles (Clinton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
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