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

The driving distance from Dover, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144 mi
02h 29m
Flight
124.21 mi
199.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.21 mi
Kilometers
199.9 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144 mi
Kilometers
231.75 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Nov 7, 12:47 PM EST
Return by in Dover
Sat, Nov 7, 3:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-11-07T10:18
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Nov 7, 12:47 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
9:30 PM EST
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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Dover
73.1 mi
01h 14m
To Port Saint Lucie
70.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dover Road

    13 m · 4 sec · Dover Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Forbes Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Forbes Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Branch Forbes Road

    1826 ft · 50 sec · North Branch Forbes Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1783 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Polk Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow

    2311 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 43%
Florida's Turnpike
50.8 mi · 35%
Polk Parkway
9.42 mi · 7%
I 4 East
8.8 mi · 6%
Bartow Road
6.89 mi · 5%
East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
124.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 14m from Dover
Leave By
1:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly 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 Dover to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Dover and 70.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.48 one way or $38.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

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

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Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 124.21 mi (199.9 km).

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#1 Dover

Dover is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.9941900, -82.2195300
Altitude31
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: Dover Road (-82.219692, 27.994185)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.24 L · about $19.48
Round trip
$38.95
10.16 gal · 38.48 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $19.48 $38.95
Mid-grade $4.32 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.66 $23.69 $47.38
Diesel $5.94 $30.18 $60.36

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 10:18:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.