How far is De Leon Springs, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from De Leon Springs, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.06 mi
02h 36m
Flight
140.15 mi
225.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.15 mi
Kilometers
225.55 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.06 mi
Kilometers
260.81 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 31, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in De Leon Springs
Sun, May 31, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Leon Springs
2026-05-31T10:12
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 31, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Leon Springs
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
Rockledge
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From De Leon Springs
80.5 mi
01h 18m
To Port Saint Lucie
81.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between De Leon Springs and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Leon Springs and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on Wheeler Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Wheeler Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North US Highway 17

    6.4 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 17

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Plymouth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Plymouth Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Blue Lake Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blue Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · East New York Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East New York Avenue

    59 m · 5 sec · East New York Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    38 m · 5 sec · East New York Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    8.8 mi · 12 min · East New York Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 44

    8.3 mi · 10 min · State Road 44

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2252 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    128.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between De Leon Springs 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
129 mi · 79%
East New York Avenue
9.77 mi · 6%
State Road 44
8.28 mi · 5%
North US Highway 17
6.42 mi · 4%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
East Plymouth Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 17m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
01h 18m from De Leon Springs
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving De Leon Springs and Mostly Sunny then 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 De Leon Springs to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Rockledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from De Leon Springs and 81.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around De Leon Springs and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Rockledge

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

67 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

67 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

67 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

75 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Leon Springs and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 140.15 mi (225.55 km).

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#1 De Leon Springs

Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida

Population2,614
Coordinates29.1198900, -81.3528600
Altitude15
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: Wheeler Street (-81.352884, 29.119764)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.65 L · about $23.73
Round trip
$47.45
11.44 gal · 43.3 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.73 $47.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.29 $52.58
Premium $4.90 $28.01 $56.01
Diesel $4.35 $24.88 $49.76

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between De Leon Springs and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 10:12:54.

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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.