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

The driving distance from Haines City, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
117.63 mi
02h 04m
Flight
96.16 mi
154.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.16 mi
Kilometers
154.76 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.63 mi
Kilometers
189.3 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Haines City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haines City
2026-04-15T21:05
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haines 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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Haines City
58.3 mi
01h 02m
To Port Saint Lucie
59.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Johnson Avenue

    100 m · 14 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North 13th Street

    902 ft · 42 sec · North 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stuart Avenue

    79 m · 7 sec · Stuart Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lily Avenue

    153 m · 16 sec · Lily Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North 10th Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dundee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dundee Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1180 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    694 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haines City 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
50.8 mi · 43%
Dundee Road
47.7 mi · 41%
North 10th Street
6.16 mi · 5%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike South
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
96.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 02m from Haines City
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haines City and Mostly 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 Haines City to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Haines City and 59.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.21 one way or $34.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haines City and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 96.16 mi (154.76 km).

Haines City

#1 Haines City

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population26,009
Coordinates28.1145000, -81.6200900
Altitude51
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 Johnson Avenue (-81.620081, 28.114067)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $17.21
Round trip
$34.43
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.21 $34.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.07 $38.15
Premium $4.90 $20.32 $40.64
Diesel $4.35 $18.05 $36.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Haines City and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 21:05:47.

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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.