How far is Apollo Beach, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Apollo Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apollo Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Fairway Boulevard
596 ft · 26 sec · Fairway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Big Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Big Bend Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Brandon
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60: Brandon
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Brandon
157 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Brandon Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
21.3 mi · 29 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Continue on Canal Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · Canal Street
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive
2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi · 53 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 Apollo Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Apollo Beach and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apollo Beach to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Apollo Beach and 81.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Apollo Beach and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Babson Park.
Winter Haven
Sebring
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apollo Beach and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 130.32 mi (209.73 km).
#1 Apollo Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 14,055 |
| Coordinates | 27.7730800, -82.4075900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
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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