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

The driving distance from Freeport, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 502.1 miles (808.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 414 miles (666.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
502.12 mi
07h 26m
Flight
414.03 mi
666.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
414.03 mi
Kilometers
666.32 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
502.12 mi
Kilometers
808.09 km
Drive Time
07h 26m

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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 07h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 6, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Wed, May 6, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-05-05T18:02
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 6, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Freeport
251 mi
03h 43m
To Port Saint Lucie
251.2 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Madison Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2020 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

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

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
211 mi · 42%
I-75 South
108 mi · 21%
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 17%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 17%
Madison Street
4.39 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

211 mi · 03h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.1 mi
414 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
03h 43m from Freeport
Leave By
9:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Freeport and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Freeport to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 502.1 miles (808.1 km) and usually takes 07h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251 miles from Freeport and 251.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 414 miles (666.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.50 one way or $147.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Freeport and Port Saint Lucie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Freeport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around High Springs, 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 High Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 414.03 mi (666.32 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

Location in Florida

Population2,658
Coordinates30.4982500, -86.1360500
Altitude10
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: Madison Street (-86.136214, 30.498248)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 808 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.72 gal
67.07 L · about $73.50
Round trip
$147.01
35.44 gal · 134.14 L
Estimated CO2
157.5 kg one way
Round trip: 315 kg / 694 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $73.50 $147.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $81.44 $162.88
Premium $4.90 $86.76 $173.51
Diesel $4.35 $77.08 $154.16

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Freeport, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The current time in Freeport is 18:02:59, although it is 19:02:59 in Port Saint Lucie.

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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.