How far is Hernando Beach, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Hernando Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hernando Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hernando Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Palometa Drive
1548 ft · 1 min · Palometa Drive
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Turn right onto Jew Fish Drive
1501 ft · 1 min · Jew Fish Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shoal Line Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Shoal Line Boulevard
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Turn slight left
69 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Osowaw Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Osowaw Boulevard
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Continue on Osowaw Boulevard
1327 ft · 39 sec · Osowaw Boulevard
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Turn left onto Commercial Way
5.3 mi · 8 min · Commercial Way
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Turn right onto Cortez Boulevard
9.4 mi · 13 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mobley Road
960 ft · 32 sec · Mobley Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
1414 ft · 41 sec · Clinton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cortez Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
36.3 mi · 50 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2488 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
2845 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
128.9 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Hernando Beach 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
129 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hernando Beach 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 Hernando Beach to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Hernando Beach and 103.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.99 one way or $59.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hernando Beach 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hernando Beach and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 162.72 mi (261.88 km).
#1 Hernando Beach
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 2,299 |
| Coordinates | 28.4694400, -82.6592700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $29.99 | $59.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
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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