How far is Longwood, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Longwood, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 533.9 miles (859.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 436.1 miles (701.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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 07h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longwood and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longwood and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Blenheim Road
736 ft · 32 sec · Blenheim Road
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Continue on Shrewsbury Way
155 m · 23 sec · Shrewsbury Way
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Turn right onto Longwood Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Longwood Drive
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
138 m · 21 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto Bayview Drive
1479 ft · 1 min · Bayview Drive
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Turn right onto Sunset Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Sunset Lane
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Turn left onto Poquito Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Poquito Road North
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Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3248 ft · 55 sec · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Eglin Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Government Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
226.1 mi · 4 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Longwood and Port Saint Lucie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longwood and Partly Sunny then 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 Longwood to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 533.9 miles (859.3 km) and usually takes 07h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 265.3 miles from Longwood and 268.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 436.1 miles (701.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.15 one way or $156.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Longwood and Port Saint Lucie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longwood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longwood and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 436.15 mi (701.91 km).
#1 Longwood
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 30.4607500, -86.5885600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 859 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 39m |
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 | $78.15 | $156.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $86.59 | $173.18 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $92.24 | $184.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $81.95 | $163.91 |
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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