How far is Pine Castle, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Pine Castle, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122 mi
01h 53m
Flight
102.4 mi
164.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.4 mi
Kilometers
164.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122 mi
Kilometers
196.34 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 25, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Pine Castle
Tue, May 26, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Castle
2026-05-25T21:52
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 25, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Castle
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Pine Castle
60.3 mi
00h 56m
To Port Saint Lucie
61.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hansel Avenue

    101 m · 16 sec · Hansel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Orange Blossom Trail

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Oсala, Miami, Florida’s Turnpike Toll

    3173 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    111.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left 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 Pine Castle 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
112 mi · 92%
South Orange Blossom Trail
2.62 mi · 2%
Oak Ridge Road
1.75 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Miami
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

111 mi · 01h 59m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
00h 56m from Pine Castle
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Castle and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Pine Castle and 61.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.88 one way or $35.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Castle and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Castle and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 102.4 mi (164.8 km).

Pine Castle

#1 Pine Castle

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population10,805
Coordinates28.4719500, -81.3678500
Altitude30
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: Hansel Avenue (-81.367818, 28.47195)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $17.88
Round trip
$35.76
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.88 $35.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.81 $39.62
Premium $4.90 $21.10 $42.20
Diesel $4.35 $18.75 $37.50

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Castle and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 21:52:18.

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.