How far is Pierson, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Pierson, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierson and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierson and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Fountain Drive North
14 m · 5 sec · Fountain Drive North
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Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
902 ft · 42 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
10.1 mi · 13 min · Center Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
36 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
7.5 mi · 12 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto East Plymouth Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Plymouth Avenue
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Continue on Blue Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Blue Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto East New York Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East New York Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East New York Avenue
59 m · 5 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on East New York Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · East New York Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
8.8 mi · 12 min · East New York Avenue
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Continue on State Road 44
8.3 mi · 10 min · State Road 44
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2252 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
128.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
1872 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Pierson and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pierson and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pierson to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Cocoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Pierson and 91.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.01 one way or $52.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pierson and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Cocoa
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 Cocoa.
Winter Park
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Kissimmee
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierson and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 150.58 mi (242.34 km).
#1 Pierson
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,910 |
| Coordinates | 29.2394200, -81.4656300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 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 12m |
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 | $4.15 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.82 | $57.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.70 | $61.40 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.27 | $54.55 |
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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