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

The driving distance from Mexico Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 473.9 miles (762.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358 miles (576.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
473.83 mi
07h 21m
Flight
357.95 mi
576.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
357.95 mi
Kilometers
576.06 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
473.83 mi
Kilometers
762.56 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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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 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Mexico Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mexico Beach
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:21 PM to 3:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mexico Beach
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bronson
FL

Town in Levy County, Florida

From Mexico Beach
223.9 mi
03h 40m
To Port Saint Lucie
249.9 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Mexico Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Parker as the closest live forecast in the Bay County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 32nd Street

    113 m · 18 sec · South 32nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    35.2 mi · 53 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Market Street

    32.9 mi · 50 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Coastal Highway

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Coastal Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    165.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 18%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 18%
Byron Butler Parkway
66.6 mi · 14%
Coastal Highway
54.4 mi · 11%
Market Street
43 mi · 9%
I 75 South
25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

165 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.9 mi
358 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bronson
03h 40m from Mexico Beach
Leave By
9:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mexico 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 Mexico Beach to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 473.9 miles (762.6 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?

Bronson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.9 miles from Mexico Beach and 249.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 358 miles (576.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.9 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 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 $69.35 one way or $138.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mexico Beach 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 Partly Sunny around Mexico Beach and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Bronson

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

38 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

57 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

60 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

87 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mexico Beach and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 357.95 mi (576.06 km).

Mexico Beach

#1 Mexico Beach

City in Bay County, Florida, United States

Population1,102
Coordinates29.9480900, -85.4199500
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: South 32nd Street (-85.420144, 29.948228)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 763 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.72 gal
63.29 L · about $69.35
Round trip
$138.71
33.44 gal · 126.58 L
Estimated CO2
148.6 kg one way
Round trip: 297.2 kg / 655 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $69.35 $138.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $76.85 $153.69
Premium $4.90 $81.86 $163.72
Diesel $4.35 $72.73 $145.46

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mexico Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The current time in Mexico Beach is 22:09:47, although it is 23:09:47 in Port Saint Lucie.

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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.