How far is Doctor Phillips, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Doctor Phillips, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Doctor Phillips and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doctor Phillips and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Mallorca Court
39 m · 9 sec · Mallorca Court
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Turn left onto Villa Drive
71 m · 12 sec · Villa Drive
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Turn left onto The Esplanade
534 ft · 22 sec · The Esplanade
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Turn right onto West Sand Lake Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Sand Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Turkey Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Turkey Lake Road
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Turn right onto Hollywood Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Hollywood Way
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Turn right onto Universal Boulevard
2302 ft · 1 min · Universal Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 East
2717 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
115.8 mi · 2 hr 4 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 Doctor Phillips 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
116 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Doctor Phillips and Partly 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 Doctor Phillips to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Doctor Phillips and 61.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.17 one way or $36.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Doctor Phillips and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doctor Phillips and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 106.01 mi (170.61 km).
#1 Doctor Phillips
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 10,981 |
| Coordinates | 28.4494500, -81.4922900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.13 | $40.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.44 | $42.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
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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