How far is Palm Coast, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Coast, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
177.99 mi
02h 38m
Flight
166.65 mi
268.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.65 mi
Kilometers
268.19 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.99 mi
Kilometers
286.45 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 18, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Coast
Mon, May 18, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Coast
2026-05-18T18:41
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 18, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Coast
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
Sharpes
FL

Census designated place in Florida, United States

From Palm Coast
88.9 mi
01h 19m
To Port Saint Lucie
89.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph E
Destination
87°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Collingwood Lane

    19 m · 8 sec · Collingwood Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive

    65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway

    2393 ft · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Florida Park Drive North

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Florida Park Drive North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Palm Coast Parkway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Palm Coast Parkway West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    3192 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    168.6 mi · 3 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Coast 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
169 mi · 95%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
Florida Park Drive North
1.84 mi · 1%
Palm Coast Parkway West
0.93 mi · 1%
Palm Harbor Parkway
0.45 mi
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

169 mi · 03h 01m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
166.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpes
01h 19m from Palm Coast
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palm Coast and 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 Palm Coast to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Sharpes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Palm Coast and 89.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palm Coast and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Sharpes

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

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

RAIL

Winter Park

61 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

62 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

65 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

66 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Coast and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 166.65 mi (268.19 km).

Palm Coast

#1 Palm Coast

A city in Flagler County, Florida.

Population92,350
Coordinates29.5849700, -81.2078400
Altitude1
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: Collingwood Lane (-81.207878, 29.585056)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.78 L · about $26.05
Round trip
$52.10
12.56 gal · 47.56 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.05 $52.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.86 $57.73
Premium $4.90 $30.75 $61.49
Diesel $4.35 $27.32 $54.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Coast and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 18:41:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.