How far is Fruit Cove, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Fruit Cove, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fruit Cove and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Cove and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Oakvale Road
1660 ft · 1 min · Oakvale Road
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Turn left onto Fruit Cove Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road
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Continue on Race Track Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Race Track Road
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Turn right onto Saint Johns Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Johns Parkway
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Turn left onto Russell Sampson Road
2 mi · 4 min · Russell Sampson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Russell Sampson Road
7 m · 1 sec · Russell Sampson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Russell Sampson Road
1963 ft · 42 sec · Russell Sampson Road
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Turn left onto County Road 210 West
1879 ft · 45 sec · County Road 210 West
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
208.5 mi · 3 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
1872 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Fruit Cove 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
209 mi · 03h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fruit Cove and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fruit Cove to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from Fruit Cove and 112.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.02 one way or $66.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fruit Cove and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Mims
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 Mims.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Cove and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 209.79 mi (337.62 km).
#1 Fruit Cove
Census designated place
| Population | 29,362 |
| Coordinates | 30.1110700, -81.6417600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $33.02 | $66.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.58 | $73.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
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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