How far is Fruitland Park, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Fruitland Park, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
163.92 mi
02h 34m
Flight
143.97 mi
231.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.97 mi
Kilometers
231.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.92 mi
Kilometers
263.81 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Fruitland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruitland Park
2026-04-18T22:14
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fruitland Park
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 Fruitland Park
82.1 mi
01h 17m
To Port Saint Lucie
81.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Miller Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · East Miller Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Citrus Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Citrus Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on 14th Street

    14.8 mi · 23 min · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    142.1 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fruitland Park 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 87%
14th Street
14.8 mi · 9%
Citrus Boulevard
2.53 mi · 2%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike South
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

142 mi · 02h 32m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 17m from Fruitland Park
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fruitland Park and 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 Fruitland Park to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 82.1 miles from Fruitland Park and 81.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruitland Park and 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 Fruitland Park and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 143.97 mi (231.7 km).

Fruitland Park

#1 Fruitland Park

City in Lake County, Florida, United States

Population11,011
Coordinates28.8613800, -81.9064700
Altitude33
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 Miller Street (-81.90647, 28.861448)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.9 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.03
11.58 gal · 43.8 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.02 $48.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.61 $53.22
Premium $4.90 $28.35 $56.70
Diesel $4.35 $25.19 $50.37

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 Fruitland Park and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 22:14:04.

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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.