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

The driving distance from Christmas, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.64 mi
01h 40m
Flight
95.02 mi
152.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.02 mi
Kilometers
152.92 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.64 mi
Kilometers
178.05 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Christmas
Sun, Apr 19, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christmas
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Christmas
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
Grant-Valkaria
FL

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

From Christmas
55.2 mi
00h 50m
To Port Saint Lucie
55.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Colonial Drive

    5.2 mi · 6 min · East Colonial Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Cheney Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Cheney Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Christmas 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
95.3 mi · 86%
East Colonial Drive
5.18 mi · 5%
Cheney Highway
5.03 mi · 5%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 4%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Southwest Carter Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

94.9 mi · 01h 42m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
95 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grant-Valkaria
00h 50m from Christmas
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Christmas and Partly 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 Christmas to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Grant-Valkaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Christmas and 55.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Christmas and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Grant-Valkaria

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grant-Valkaria, 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 Grant-Valkaria.

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Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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Kissimmee

91 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
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Sebring

98 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

103 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christmas and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 95.02 mi (152.92 km).

Christmas

#1 Christmas

Unincorporated community in Florida, United States

Population1,146
Coordinates28.5363900, -81.0175600
Altitude13
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: FL 50 (-81.01757, 28.536575)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.78 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.35
7.8 gal · 29.56 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.18 $32.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.92 $35.85
Premium $4.90 $19.09 $38.19
Diesel $4.35 $16.97 $33.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Christmas and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 06:58:52.

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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.