How far is High Springs, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from High Springs, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.8 miles (357 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Springs and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Springs and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Northeast 1st Avenue
2967 ft · 1 min · Northeast 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Santa Fe Boulevard
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Continue on ML King Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165.2 mi · 2 hr 57 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 High Springs 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
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving High Springs and Mostly Cloudy 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 High Springs to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Orlovista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from High Springs and 122.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.8 miles (357 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.00 one way or $72.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around High Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Orlovista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orlovista.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Springs and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 221.83 mi (357 km).
#1 High Springs
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,280 |
| Coordinates | 29.8269100, -82.5967800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $36.00 | $72.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.89 | $79.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.50 | $84.99 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.76 | $75.52 |
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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