How far is Hobe Sound, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Hobe Sound, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.86 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.86 mi
33.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.86 mi
Kilometers
33.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.86 mi
Kilometers
44.84 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 3, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hobe Sound
Sun, May 3, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobe Sound
2026-05-03T03:23
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 3, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hobe Sound
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Stuart
FL

City in Florida

From Hobe Sound
11.4 mi
00h 16m
To Port Saint Lucie
16.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Hobe Sound and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Bridge Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Southeast Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Federal Highway

    11.8 mi · 19 min · Southeast Federal Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest Federal Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Federal Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Roosevelt Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Federal Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Federal Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Federal Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 1

    2998 ft · 1 min · US Highway 1

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobe Sound and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Federal Highway
11.8 mi · 42%
Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
3.32 mi · 12%
Northwest Federal Highway
2.34 mi · 8%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 6%
Federal Highway
1.46 mi · 5%
Roosevelt Bridge
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Federal Highway

Turn right onto Southeast Federal Highway

11.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuart
00h 16m from Hobe Sound
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Hobe Sound and 16.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hobe Sound and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Stuart

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

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

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West Palm Beach

57 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Delray Beach

84 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

99 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobe Sound and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 20.86 mi (33.57 km).

Hobe Sound

#1 Hobe Sound

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

Population11,521
Coordinates27.0595000, -80.1364300
Altitude6
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: Southeast Bridge Road (-80.136443, 27.059531)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.13
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.07 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.50 $9.01
Premium $4.90 $4.80 $9.60
Diesel $4.35 $4.26 $8.53

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 Hobe Sound and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 03:23:08.

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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.