How far is Bunnell, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Bunnell, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 170.9 miles (275 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.91 mi
02h 36m
Flight
159.9 mi
257.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.9 mi
Kilometers
257.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.91 mi
Kilometers
275.05 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 PM EDT
Return by in Bunnell
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bunnell
2026-04-18T11:27
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bunnell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cocoa
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Bunnell
85.4 mi
01h 18m
To Port Saint Lucie
85.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bunnell and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bunnell and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    589 ft · 20 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Street

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 1

    35 m · 2 sec · US Highway 1

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 1

    6.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    973 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    153.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bunnell 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
153 mi · 90%
US Highway 1
6.32 mi · 4%
State Street
5.82 mi · 3%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Southwest Carter Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cocoa
01h 18m from Bunnell
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bunnell and 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 Bunnell to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Cocoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Bunnell and 85.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.01 one way or $50.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bunnell and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Cocoa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cocoa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cocoa.

RAIL

Winter Park

64 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

64 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

66 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

71 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bunnell and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 159.9 mi (257.33 km).

Bunnell

#1 Bunnell

City in Florida

Population3,099
Coordinates29.4660900, -81.2578400
Altitude6
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: State Street (-81.257922, 29.465998)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.83 L · about $25.01
Round trip
$50.02
12.06 gal · 45.66 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.01 $50.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.71 $55.43
Premium $4.90 $29.52 $59.05
Diesel $4.35 $26.23 $52.46

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bunnell and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 11:27:52.

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.