How far is Daytona Beach Shores, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Daytona Beach Shores, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.87 mi
02h 20m
Flight
135.62 mi
218.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.62 mi
Kilometers
218.26 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.87 mi
Kilometers
237.97 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Daytona Beach Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daytona Beach Shores
2026-04-18T07:15
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daytona Beach Shores
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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Daytona Beach Shores
73.9 mi
01h 10m
To Port Saint Lucie
74 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Daytona Beach Shores and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Daytona Beach Shores and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on South Atlantic Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dunlawton Boulevard

    828 ft · 22 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Dunlawton Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Taylor Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    2448 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daytona Beach Shores 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
136 mi · 92%
Dunlawton Avenue
4.67 mi · 3%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
South Atlantic Avenue
1.91 mi · 1%
Taylor Road
0.22 mi
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 25m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
01h 10m from Daytona Beach Shores
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Daytona Beach Shores 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 Daytona Beach Shores to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Daytona Beach Shores and 74 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Daytona Beach Shores and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, 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 Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daytona Beach Shores and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 135.62 mi (218.26 km).

Daytona Beach Shores

#1 Daytona Beach Shores

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population4,641
Coordinates29.1760900, -80.9828300
Altitude5
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: South Atlantic Avenue (-80.98295, 29.176042)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.75 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.31
10.44 gal · 39.5 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.65 $43.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.99 $47.98
Premium $4.90 $25.56 $51.11
Diesel $4.35 $22.71 $45.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Daytona Beach Shores and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 07:15:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.