How far is Milton, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Milton, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 547.4 miles (881 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 465.4 miles (749 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 40m 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
547.42 mi
07h 50m
Flight
465.41 mi
749 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
465.41 mi
Kilometers
749 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
547.42 mi
Kilometers
880.99 km
Drive Time
07h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, May 13, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-12T16:45
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 13, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:50 PM to 4:20 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
8:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Milton
273.6 mi
03h 55m
To Port Saint Lucie
273.8 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alabama Street

    1402 ft · 53 sec · Alabama Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ravine Street

    750 ft · 28 sec · Ravine Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    1586 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Willing Street

    144 m · 24 sec · Willing Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2482 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    264.2 mi · 4 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
265 mi · 48%
I-75 South
108 mi · 20%
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 15%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 15%
Caroline Street
4.07 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

264 mi · 04h 43m

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 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82 mi
465.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
03h 55m from Milton
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Mostly Cloudy 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 Milton to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 547.4 miles (881 km) and usually takes 07h 50m 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 273.6 miles from Milton and 273.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 465.4 miles (749 km), while the road route adds roughly 82 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 $80.14 one way or $160.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Milton 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 Mostly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Cloudy 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.

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 465.41 mi (749 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

City in Florida, United States

Population10,785
Coordinates30.6324100, -87.0396900
Altitude10
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: Alabama Street (-87.039768, 30.632411)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 881 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.32 gal
73.12 L · about $80.14
Round trip
$160.28
38.64 gal · 146.24 L
Estimated CO2
171.7 kg one way
Round trip: 343.4 kg / 757 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $80.14 $160.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $88.79 $177.59
Premium $4.90 $94.59 $189.18
Diesel $4.35 $84.04 $168.08

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Milton, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The current time in Milton is 16:45:20, although it is 17:45:20 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.