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

The driving distance from Palm Springs, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.66 mi
01h 00m
Flight
48.08 mi
77.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.66 mi
Kilometers
89.57 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Nov 6, 12:18 PM EST
Return by in Palm Springs
Fri, Nov 6, 1:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Springs
2026-11-06T11:18
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Nov 6, 12:18 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Springs
9:30 PM EST
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
Tequesta
FL

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

From Palm Springs
27 mi
00h 30m
To Port Saint Lucie
28.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tamoshanter Drive

    44 m · 12 sec · Tamoshanter Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greenbrier Drive

    1587 ft · 44 sec · Greenbrier Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Military Trail

    4.8 mi · 9 min · South Military Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Okeechobee Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    108 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike

    42 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike

    111 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    42.5 mi · 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left 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 Palm Springs 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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
43.4 mi · 78%
South Military Trail
4.82 mi · 9%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 3%
Okeechobee Boulevard
1.57 mi · 3%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
Park Lane
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

42.5 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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tequesta
00h 30m from Palm Springs
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Palm Springs 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 Springs to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Palm Springs and 28.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Palm Springs and Mostly Clear near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Tequesta

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

29 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

57 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

72 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

76 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Springs and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 48.08 mi (77.38 km).

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#1 Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.6359000, -80.0961500
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: Tamoshanter Drive (-80.095752, 26.635886)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.03
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $7.51 $15.03
Mid-grade $4.32 $8.47 $16.93
Premium $4.66 $9.14 $18.28
Diesel $5.94 $11.64 $23.29

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Springs and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 11:18:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.