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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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 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Gulf Drive
635 ft · 22 sec · Gulf Drive
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Turn right onto Manatee Avenue
8.3 mi · 15 min · Manatee Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street West
96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West
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Turn right onto 1st Street West
2676 ft · 57 sec · 1st Street West
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Keep slight left to continue on 1st Street West
3.8 mi · 6 min · 1st Street West
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Turn left onto 53rd Avenue East
4.3 mi · 7 min · 53rd Avenue East
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Turn straight onto State Road 70
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Road 70
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Continue straight
1081 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
29 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn straight
89.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Turn right onto West Midway Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
1872 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Holmes Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Placid Lakes.
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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).
#1 Holmes Beach
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 4,304 |
| Coordinates | 27.4953200, -82.7109300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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