How far is Monticello, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Monticello, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 352.6 miles (567.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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 05h 13m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on West Washington Street
87 m · 11 sec · West Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Circle
13 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: Lake City
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 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 Monticello 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.
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.
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 Monticello and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Monticello to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 352.6 miles (567.5 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.3 miles from Monticello and 176.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.60 one way or $103.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monticello and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 309.48 mi (498.06 km).
#1 Monticello
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,453 |
| Coordinates | 30.5451500, -83.8713000 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 568 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $51.60 | $103.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.17 | $114.35 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $60.91 | $121.81 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $54.11 | $108.23 |
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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