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

The driving distance from Cantonment, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 573.6 miles (923.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 480.5 miles (773.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
573.56 mi
08h 30m
Flight
480.5 mi
773.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
480.5 mi
Kilometers
773.29 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
573.56 mi
Kilometers
923.06 km
Drive Time
08h 30m

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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 08h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Jun 11, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Cantonment
Thu, Jun 11, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cantonment
2026-06-11T01:52
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Jun 11, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:31 PM to 5:01 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cantonment
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Cantonment
286.3 mi
04h 15m
To Port Saint Lucie
287.3 mi
04h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    540 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Taylor Street

    550 ft · 25 sec · Taylor Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Taylor Street

    79 m · 17 sec · Taylor Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Muscogee Road

    2223 ft · 51 sec · Muscogee Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 297A

    5.6 mi · 9 min · County Road 297A

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pine Forest Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Forest Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1124 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    288.6 mi · 5 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    165.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cantonment and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
289 mi · 50%
I-75 South
108 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 14%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 14%
County Road 297A
5.56 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

289 mi · 05h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.1 mi
480.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 15m from Cantonment
Leave By
6:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cantonment and Mostly Sunny then 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 Cantonment to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 573.6 miles (923.1 km) and usually takes 08h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 286.3 miles from Cantonment and 287.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 480.5 miles (773.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.96 one way or $167.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cantonment and Port Saint Lucie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cantonment and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, 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 Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cantonment and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 480.5 mi (773.29 km).

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#1 Cantonment

Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America

Population26,493
Coordinates30.6085300, -87.3399800
Altitude45
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: Taylor Street (-87.339795, 30.608826)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 923 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.24 gal
76.61 L · about $83.96
Round trip
$167.91
40.48 gal · 153.22 L
Estimated CO2
179.9 kg one way
Round trip: 359.7 kg / 793 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $83.96 $167.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $93.02 $186.05
Premium $4.90 $99.10 $198.19
Diesel $4.35 $88.04 $176.09

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 · Jun 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cantonment, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The current time in Cantonment is 01:52:26, although it is 02:52:26 in Port Saint Lucie.

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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.