How far is Palm City, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Palm City, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm City and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm City and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Southwest 30th Street
1046 ft · 50 sec · Southwest 30th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Mapp Road
1581 ft · 1 min · Southwest Mapp Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll
791 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1168 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
8.6 mi · 9 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.3 km · 2 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 Palm City and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
8.6 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Palm City and Mostly Clear near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm City to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Palm City and 7.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Palm City and Mostly Clear near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near North River Shores
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North River Shores.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm City and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 10.13 mi (16.31 km).
#1 Palm City
Palm City is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.1678300, -80.2661600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.83 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
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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