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

The driving distance from Crestview, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 517 miles (832 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 445.6 miles (717.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m 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
516.96 mi
07h 23m
Flight
445.56 mi
717.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
445.56 mi
Kilometers
717.06 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
516.96 mi
Kilometers
831.96 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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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 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 13, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Crestview
Thu, May 14, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestview
2026-05-13T14:15
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 13, 9:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:24 PM to 3:54 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
9:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestview
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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Crestview
259.4 mi
03h 41m
To Port Saint Lucie
257.6 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ferdon Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Ferdon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2335 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    239.2 mi · 4 hr 16 min

  4. 4

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  6. 6

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

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

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestview 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
240 mi · 46%
I-75 South
108 mi · 21%
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 16%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 16%
North Ferdon Boulevard
2.73 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 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
07h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.4 mi
445.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
03h 41m from Crestview
Leave By
9:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crestview and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crestview to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 517 miles (832 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 259.4 miles from Crestview and 257.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 445.6 miles (717.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 $75.66 one way or $151.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crestview 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 Mostly Sunny around Crestview and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, 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 Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestview and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 445.56 mi (717.06 km).

Crestview

#1 Crestview

City in Florida, United States

Population25,663
Coordinates30.7621300, -86.5705100
Altitude72
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: North Ferdon Boulevard (-86.570585, 30.76216)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 832 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.24 gal
69.05 L · about $75.66
Round trip
$151.32
36.48 gal · 138.1 L
Estimated CO2
162.1 kg one way
Round trip: 324.2 kg / 715 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.66 $151.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $83.83 $167.66
Premium $4.90 $89.30 $178.61
Diesel $4.35 $79.34 $158.69

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crestview, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The current time in Crestview is 14:15:54, although it is 15:15:54 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.