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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Colonial Drive
5.2 mi · 6 min · East Colonial Drive
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Continue on Cheney Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Cheney Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
1872 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Christmas 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grant-Valkaria.
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Kissimmee
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Orlando Health/Amtrak
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).
#1 Christmas
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 28.5363900, -81.0175600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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