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

The driving distance from Hernando, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.6 mi
02h 59m
Flight
165.93 mi
267.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.93 mi
Kilometers
267.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.6 mi
Kilometers
306.74 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 3, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hernando
Sun, May 3, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hernando
2026-05-03T08:15
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 3, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hernando
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Hernando
95.4 mi
01h 29m
To Port Saint Lucie
95.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Florida Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Florida Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    15 mi · 20 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    2925 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hernando 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
166 mi · 87%
Gulf to Lake Highway
15.7 mi · 8%
Florida Avenue
5.06 mi · 3%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 02h 57m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 29m from Hernando
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hernando and 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 Hernando to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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 95.4 miles from Hernando and 95.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hernando and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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.

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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 Hernando and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 165.93 mi (267.04 km).

Hernando

#1 Hernando

City in Mississippi

Population9,054
Coordinates28.8999800, -82.3745400
Altitude17
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: Florida Avenue (-82.374423, 28.900043)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.46 L · about $27.92
Round trip
$55.83
13.46 gal · 50.92 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.92 $55.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.93 $61.86
Premium $4.90 $32.95 $65.90
Diesel $4.35 $29.28 $58.55

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hernando and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 08:15:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.