How far is Hillsboro Beach, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Hillsboro Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
80.84 mi
01h 27m
Flight
71.09 mi
114.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.09 mi
Kilometers
114.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.84 mi
Kilometers
130.1 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Hillsboro Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro Beach
2026-04-19T04:34
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro Beach
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
North Palm Beach
FL

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

From Hillsboro Beach
40.2 mi
00h 43m
To Port Saint Lucie
40.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Mile

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hillsboro Mile

  3. 3

    Continue on South Ocean Drive

    1 km · 2 min · South Ocean Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Hillsboro Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Hillsboro Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hillsboro Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2721 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

    1870 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Indiantown Road

    2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    2591 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro Beach 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
45 mi · 56%
Florida's Turnpike
27.4 mi · 34%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 2%
East Hillsboro Boulevard
1.54 mi · 2%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Hillsboro Mile
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

44.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Palm Beach
00h 43m from Hillsboro Beach
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro Beach to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

North Palm Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Hillsboro Beach and 40.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillsboro Beach and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near North Palm Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Palm Beach, 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 North Palm Beach.

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West Palm Beach

12 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

40 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro Beach and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 71.09 mi (114.41 km).

Hillsboro Beach

#1 Hillsboro Beach

Town of the United States

Population2,003
Coordinates26.2939700, -80.0789300
Altitude4
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: (-80.07893, 26.293984)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.64
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.82 $23.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.10 $26.20
Premium $4.90 $13.95 $27.91
Diesel $4.35 $12.40 $24.79

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 Hillsboro Beach and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 04:34:09.

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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.