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

The driving distance from Ellenton, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
153.62 mi
02h 45m
Flight
134.47 mi
216.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.47 mi
Kilometers
216.41 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.62 mi
Kilometers
247.22 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Ellenton
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellenton
2026-05-12T18:07
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellenton
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
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Ellenton
76.6 mi
01h 22m
To Port Saint Lucie
77 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    4 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 301

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 301

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 70

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    111 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto State Road 70

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Road 70

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1081 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    29 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2661 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellenton 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 70
40.3 mi · 26%
I 75 South
6.87 mi · 4%
I 95 South
5.38 mi · 4%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
West Midway Road
4.44 mi · 3%
US Highway 301
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

89.8 mi · 01h 57m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 22m from Ellenton
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ellenton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ellenton to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Ellenton and 77 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Ellenton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellenton and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 134.47 mi (216.41 km).

Ellenton

#1 Ellenton

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population4,275
Coordinates27.5217100, -82.5276000
Altitude3
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: US 301 (-82.527577, 27.521677)
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 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.52 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.96
10.84 gal · 41.04 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.48 $44.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.91 $49.82
Premium $4.90 $26.54 $53.07
Diesel $4.35 $23.58 $47.15

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellenton and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 18:07:47.

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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.