The drive from West Samoset, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 152.2 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FL 70, SR 70, I 95 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.9 miles on FL 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.23 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
76.1 miles from West Samoset, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 152.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 29m highway drive covering 152.2 miles, with most of the trip on FL 70 and SR 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.9 miles on FL 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and SR 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 32nd Avenue East.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (32nd Avenue East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (9th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 142.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|32nd Avenue East
At end of road, turn right onto 32nd Avenue East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|9th Street East
Turn left onto 9th Street East
Navigation decision point
5
142.5 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
147.4 mi into trip|~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward Crosstown Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
5
147.7 mi into trip|~3h 21m in|Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 70
96.9 mi
2h 6m
SR 70
29 mi
39m
I 95
4.9 mi
5m
West Midway Road
4.4 mi
7m
53rd Avenue East
4.3 mi
7m
Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
7m
State Road 70
4.2 mi
6m
US 301
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
FL 70
— 96.9 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Samoset, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on 8th Street East
0.1 mi·31 sec·8th Street East
2
At end of road, turn right onto 32nd Avenue East
455 ft·25 sec·32nd Avenue East
3
Turn left onto 9th Street East
0.1 mi·20 sec·9th Street East
4
Turn right onto 30th Avenue East
0.7 mi·1 min·30th Avenue East
5
Turn slight right onto US 301
2.1 mi·3 min·US 301
6
Turn left onto FL 70
4.3 mi·7 min·53rd Avenue East
7
Turn straight onto SR 70
4.2 mi·6 min·State Road 70
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on FL 70
0.2 mi·20 sec·FL 70
9
Continue on SR 70
29 mi·39 min·SR 70
10
Continue on FL 70
6.9 mi·9 min·FL 70
11
Turn straight onto FL 70
90 mi·1 hr 56 min·FL 70
12
Turn right onto CR 712
4.4 mi·7 min·West Midway Road
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
14
Merge onto I 95
4.9 mi·5 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 120Toward Crosstown ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi·7 min·Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 615
0.2 mi·20 sec·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·9 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
19
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 76.1 miles from West Samoset, FL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.9 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 33 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.1 miles or 1h 46m 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 49m
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 West Samoset, 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 West Samoset, FL
This is one driving day of about 152.2 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from West Samoset, 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 70 for about 96.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.1 mi from West Samoset, FL
· 1h 46m into the drive
The midpoint is around 76.1 miles from West Samoset, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before FL 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.9 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.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.23 one way
$48.45 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$26.35
$52.71
premium
$4.72
$28.30
$56.60
diesel
$5.61
$33.60
$67.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.7
0
$15.98
$7.31
Efficient EV
38.1
0
$13.32
$6.09
EV Truck/SUV
60.9
0
$21.31
$9.74
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
West Samoset, FL
Late night
in West Samoset on Saturday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Late night
in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday
Local time
4:23 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
21 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
3h 29m 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 West Samoset, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 152.2 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 70, SR 70, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.1 miles from West Samoset, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.23 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 straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (32nd Avenue East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (9th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 142.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Samoset, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
