How far is Chiefland, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Chiefland, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
In the US state of Florida, Oak Ridge is a census-designated place located in Orange County.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chiefland and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chiefland and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Main Street
21 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 4th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Young Boulevard
24.8 mi · 30 min · Young Boulevard
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Continue on West Noble Avenue
21.9 mi · 29 min · West Noble Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165.2 mi · 2 hr 57 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 Chiefland and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chiefland and Partly Sunny then 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 Chiefland to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from Chiefland and 120.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.34 one way or $70.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Chiefland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Ridge.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chiefland and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 214.41 mi (345.06 km).
#1 Chiefland
City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,195 |
| Coordinates | 29.4749600, -82.8598400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $35.34 | $70.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.16 | $78.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.71 | $83.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.06 | $74.12 |
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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