How far is Big Coppitt Key, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Big Coppitt Key, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.51 mi
04h 48m
Flight
203.36 mi
327.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.36 mi
Kilometers
327.27 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.51 mi
Kilometers
428.91 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, May 7, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Big Coppitt Key
Thu, May 7, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Coppitt Key
2026-05-06T22:39
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Thu, May 7, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Coppitt Key
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
South Miami Heights
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Big Coppitt Key
132.1 mi
02h 24m
To Port Saint Lucie
134.5 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Big Coppitt Key and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Coppitt Key and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue F

    66 m · 12 sec · Avenue F

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    79 m · 19 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Overseas Highway

    29.8 mi · 47 min · Overseas Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Coppitt Key and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
96 mi · 36%
New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 26%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 18%
Overseas Highway
29.8 mi · 11%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 7%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

95.2 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.1 mi
203.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Miami Heights
02h 24m from Big Coppitt Key
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Big Coppitt Key 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 Big Coppitt Key to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

South Miami Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.1 miles from Big Coppitt Key and 134.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.99 one way or $77.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Big Coppitt Key and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near South Miami Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Miami Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Food stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar

Homestead , FL
5 S Flagler Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
Rating 4.5/5 200 reviews Bistro,Bar,Hotel
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum

South Miami Heights
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews Historical society,Service establishment
West Miami City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

West Miami City Hall

West Miami , FL
901 SW 62nd Ave, West Miami, FL 33144
Rating 3.5/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
Homestead Building & Zoning
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Homestead Building & Zoning

Homestead , FL
100 NE Civic Ct, Homestead, FL 33033
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Miami Heights.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

31 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

51 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

62 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

84 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Coppitt Key and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 203.36 mi (327.27 km).

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#1 Big Coppitt Key

Census designated place

Population2,458
Coordinates24.5965300, -81.6600900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Port Saint Lucie

#2 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue F (-81.66009, 24.596533)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.6 L · about $38.99
Round trip
$77.98
18.8 gal · 71.2 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.99 $77.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.20 $86.40
Premium $4.90 $46.02 $92.04
Diesel $4.35 $40.89 $81.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Coppitt Key and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 22:39:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.