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

The driving distance from Holmes Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.25 mi
03h 12m
Flight
145.48 mi
234.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.48 mi
Kilometers
234.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.25 mi
Kilometers
262.72 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Apr 24, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Holmes Beach
Fri, Apr 24, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holmes Beach
2026-04-24T07:09
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Apr 24, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holmes Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Holmes Beach
81.2 mi
01h 36m
To Port Saint Lucie
82 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Holmes Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Friday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gulf Drive

    635 ft · 22 sec · Gulf Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Manatee Avenue

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Manatee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street West

    96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 1st Street West

    2676 ft · 57 sec · 1st Street West

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on 1st Street West

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 1st Street West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 53rd Avenue East

    4.3 mi · 7 min · 53rd Avenue East

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Road 70

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Road 70

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1081 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    29 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  14. 14

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

    2661 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holmes Beach and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 70
40.3 mi · 25%
Manatee Avenue
8.31 mi · 5%
I 95 South
5.38 mi · 3%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
West Midway Road
4.44 mi · 3%
1st Street West
4.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

89.8 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 36m from Holmes Beach
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holmes Beach and Mostly 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 Holmes Beach to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Holmes Beach and 82 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.89 one way or $47.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holmes Beach and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holmes Beach and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 145.48 mi (234.12 km).

Holmes Beach

#1 Holmes Beach

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America

Population4,304
Coordinates27.4953200, -82.7109300
Altitude1
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: Gulf Drive (-82.710888, 27.495335)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.81 L · about $23.89
Round trip
$47.78
11.52 gal · 43.62 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.89 $47.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.47 $52.95
Premium $4.90 $28.20 $56.40
Diesel $4.35 $25.06 $50.11

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Holmes Beach and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 07:09:16.

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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.