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

The driving distance from Century, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 565.6 miles (910.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 488.4 miles (786 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
565.62 mi
08h 35m
Flight
488.42 mi
786.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
488.42 mi
Kilometers
786.04 km
Flight Time
00h 58m

Driving Distance

Road route
565.62 mi
Kilometers
910.27 km
Drive Time
08h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 1, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Century
Fri, May 1, 8:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Century
2026-04-30T15:31
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 1, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:35 PM to 5:05 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
6:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Century
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 Century
283.7 mi
04h 17m
To Port Saint Lucie
282 mi
04h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hecker Road

    17 m · 8 sec · East Hecker Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North Century Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Century Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 4

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    978 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue East

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 4

    31.6 mi · 44 min · Highway 4

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 4

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 4

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Ferdon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2335 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    239.2 mi · 4 hr 16 min

  12. 12

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Century 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
240 mi · 42%
I-75 South
108 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 15%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 15%
Highway 4
43.5 mi · 8%
South Ferdon Boulevard
1.92 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

239 mi · 04h 16m

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 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.2 mi
488.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 17m from Century
Leave By
6:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Century 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 Century to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 565.6 miles (910.3 km) and usually takes 08h 35m 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 283.7 miles from Century and 282 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 488.4 miles (786 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 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 $82.79 one way or $165.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Century 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Century and Sunny 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 Century and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 488.42 mi (786.04 km).

Century

#1 Century

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

Population1,873
Coordinates30.9732400, -87.2638600
Altitude27
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: East Hecker Road (-87.263849, 30.97345)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 910 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.96 gal
75.55 L · about $82.79
Round trip
$165.59
39.92 gal · 151.1 L
Estimated CO2
177.4 kg one way
Round trip: 354.8 kg / 782 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $82.79 $165.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $91.74 $183.47
Premium $4.90 $97.72 $195.45
Diesel $4.35 $86.83 $173.65

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Century, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The current time in Century is 15:31:17, although it is 16:31:17 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.