How far is Citrus Springs, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Citrus Springs, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Citrus Springs and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Springs and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on North Greco Terrace
148 m · 23 sec · North Greco Terrace
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Turn right onto North Citrus Springs Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Citrus Springs Boulevard
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Turn right onto Florida Avenue
14.3 mi · 22 min · Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
15 mi · 20 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
2925 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
164.8 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 Citrus Springs 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
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
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 leaving Citrus Springs 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 Citrus Springs to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Citrus Springs and 100.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Citrus Springs and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
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 Saint Cloud.
Kissimmee
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Winter Park
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Springs and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 174.75 mi (281.24 km).
#1 Citrus Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 8,622 |
| Coordinates | 28.9974800, -82.4706500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $34.81 | $69.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.93 | $61.86 |
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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