How far is Alachua, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Alachua, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alachua and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alachua and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 23 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Creek Drive
2013 ft · 2 min · Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
744 ft · 39 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Northwest 43rd Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 16th Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 34th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 34th Street
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Continue on Southwest 34th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 34th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
1379 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alachua and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alachua and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alachua to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tangelo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Alachua and 123.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.55 one way or $71.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alachua and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Tangelo Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tangelo Park.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alachua and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 211.4 mi (340.22 km).
#1 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.39 | $78.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.96 | $83.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.28 | $74.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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