How far is Parker, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Parker, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 474.4 miles (763.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 373.8 miles (601.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
474.37 mi
07h 19m
Flight
373.76 mi
601.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
373.76 mi
Kilometers
601.51 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
474.37 mi
Kilometers
763.43 km
Drive Time
07h 19m

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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 07h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 4, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Parker
Mon, May 4, 10:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-05-04T07:38
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 4, 2:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:20 PM to 3:50 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Parker
237 mi
03h 39m
To Port Saint Lucie
237.4 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1923 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Boat Race Road

    1926 ft · 54 sec · Boat Race Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Tyndall Parkway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Tyndall Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gulf Coast Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gulf Coast Parkway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Star Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · North Star Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    165.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
122 mi · 26%
I-75 South
108 mi · 23%
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 18%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 18%
North Star Avenue
4.96 mi · 1%
South Tyndall Parkway
2.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

165 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+100.6 mi
373.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
03h 39m from Parker
Leave By
9:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parker and Chance Rain Showers near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parker to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 474.4 miles (763.4 km) and usually takes 07h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237 miles from Parker and 237.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 373.8 miles (601.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.44 one way or $138.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Parker and Port Saint Lucie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parker and Chance Rain Showers near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 373.76 mi (601.51 km).

Parker

#1 Parker

Town in Bay County, Florida

Population4,109
Coordinates30.1310400, -85.6032600
Altitude6
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: US 98 Business (-85.60326, 30.131085)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 763 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.74 gal
63.36 L · about $69.44
Round trip
$138.88
33.48 gal · 126.72 L
Estimated CO2
148.8 kg one way
Round trip: 297.5 kg / 656 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $69.44 $138.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $76.94 $153.87
Premium $4.90 $81.96 $163.92
Diesel $4.35 $72.82 $145.64

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Parker, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The current time in Parker is 07:38:59, although it is 08:38:59 in Port Saint Lucie.

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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.