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

The driving distance from DeLand, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
153.77 mi
02h 20m
Flight
133.15 mi
214.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.15 mi
Kilometers
214.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.77 mi
Kilometers
247.47 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 30, 2:53 PM EDT
Return by in DeLand
Thu, Apr 30, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeLand
2026-04-30T12:32
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 30, 2:53 PM 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
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in DeLand
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 DeLand
76.8 mi
01h 10m
To Port Saint Lucie
77 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East New York Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East New York Avenue

    59 m · 5 sec · East New York Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    38 m · 5 sec · East New York Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    8.8 mi · 12 min · East New York Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road 44

    8.3 mi · 10 min · State Road 44

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2252 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    128.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right 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 DeLand 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
129 mi · 84%
East New York Avenue
11.5 mi · 7%
State Road 44
8.28 mi · 5%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Southwest Carter Avenue
0.04 mi
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
01h 10m from DeLand
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving DeLand 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 DeLand to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 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 76.8 miles from DeLand and 77 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.52 one way or $45.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around DeLand 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 DeLand and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 133.15 mi (214.28 km).

DeLand

#1 DeLand

Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States

Population36,019
Coordinates29.0283200, -81.3031200
Altitude12
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: New York Avenue (-81.303119, 29.028078)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $22.52
Round trip
$45.05
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.52 $45.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.96 $49.91
Premium $4.90 $26.59 $53.17
Diesel $4.35 $23.62 $47.24

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between DeLand and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 12:32:18.

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.