How far is North Palm Beach, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from North Palm Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.41 mi
00h 43m
Flight
36.82 mi
59.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.82 mi
Kilometers
59.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.64 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 PM EDT
Return by in North Palm Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Palm Beach
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Palm Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hobe Sound
FL

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

From North Palm Beach
20.9 mi
00h 21m
To Port Saint Lucie
20.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 North Palm Beach and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    120 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Victoria Gardens

    1787 ft · 38 sec · Lake Victoria Gardens

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto PGA Boulevard

    2370 ft · 45 sec · PGA Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

    1870 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Indiantown Road

    2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    2591 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
27.4 mi · 66%
I 95 North
7.32 mi · 18%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 4%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
Indiantown Road
0.73 mi · 2%
Orlando
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

26.6 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobe Sound
00h 21m from North Palm Beach
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Palm Beach 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 North Palm Beach to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from North Palm Beach and 20.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Palm Beach and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

39 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

67 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

82 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Palm Beach and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 36.82 mi (59.26 km).

North Palm Beach

#1 North Palm Beach

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population13,108
Coordinates26.8175600, -80.0819900
Altitude3
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: FL 811 (-80.081951, 26.817533)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $6.06
Round trip
$12.11
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.06 $12.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.42
Premium $4.90 $7.15 $14.30
Diesel $4.35 $6.35 $12.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Palm Beach and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 20:29:48.

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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.