How far is Floral City, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Floral City, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
185.72 mi
02h 55m
Flight
155.61 mi
250.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.61 mi
Kilometers
250.43 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.72 mi
Kilometers
298.88 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 PM EDT
Return by in Floral City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Floral City
2026-04-19T16:48
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Floral City
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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Floral City
95.3 mi
01h 27m
To Port Saint Lucie
90.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Orange Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · East Orange Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Florida Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · South Florida Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mossy Oak Drive

    85 m · 18 sec · Mossy Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Floral City Road

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Floral City Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1819 ft · 52 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    2925 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Floral City 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
166 mi · 89%
Gulf to Lake Highway
15.3 mi · 8%
South Florida Avenue
5.68 mi · 3%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Florida's Turnpike South
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 02h 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
155.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 27m from Floral City
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Floral City 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 Floral City to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Floral City and 90.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Floral City and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Floral City and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 155.61 mi (250.43 km).

Floral City

#1 Floral City

Census designated place

Population5,217
Coordinates28.7499900, -82.2967600
Altitude19
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: East Orange Avenue (-82.29676, 28.750201)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.81 L · about $27.17
Round trip
$54.34
13.1 gal · 49.62 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.17 $54.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.10 $60.21
Premium $4.90 $32.07 $64.14
Diesel $4.35 $28.49 $56.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Floral City and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 16:48:16.

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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.