How far is Moore Haven, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Moore Haven, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.89 mi
01h 31m
Flight
55.7 mi
89.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.7 mi
Kilometers
89.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.89 mi
Kilometers
126.96 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Moore Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moore Haven
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moore Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Okeechobee
FL

City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States

From Moore Haven
39.6 mi
00h 45m
To Port Saint Lucie
39.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    50 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto J Avenue

    1351 ft · 54 sec · J Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    88 m · 13 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Park Street

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Park Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2661 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moore Haven and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 44%
Park Street
24.8 mi · 31%
I 95 South
5.38 mi · 7%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 6%
West Midway Road
4.44 mi · 6%
Parrott Avenue
3.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Drive

Turn right onto Industrial Drive

34.4 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okeechobee
00h 45m from Moore Haven
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moore Haven and 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 Moore Haven to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Okeechobee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Moore Haven and 39.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moore Haven and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Okeechobee

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

1 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

66 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

96 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

114 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moore Haven and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 55.7 mi (89.64 km).

Moore Haven

#1 Moore Haven

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates26.8331200, -81.0931200
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: (-81.09312, 26.833107)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.06
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.53 $23.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.78 $25.55
Premium $4.90 $13.61 $27.22
Diesel $4.35 $12.09 $24.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Moore Haven and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 04:17:03.

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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.