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

The driving distance from Pinecrest, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
140.61 mi
02h 27m
Flight
116.48 mi
187.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.48 mi
Kilometers
187.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.61 mi
Kilometers
226.29 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, May 30, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Pinecrest
Sat, May 30, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinecrest
2026-05-30T11:17
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, May 30, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinecrest
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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Pinecrest
68.7 mi
01h 13m
To Port Saint Lucie
71.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South County Road 39

    39 m · 6 sec · South County Road 39

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pinecrest Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Pinecrest Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive

    2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.8 mi · 53 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 Pinecrest and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flamingo Drive
51.3 mi · 37%
Florida's Turnpike
50.8 mi · 36%
Canal Street
7.41 mi · 5%
Lithia Pinecrest Road
5.59 mi · 4%
Pinecrest Road
4.69 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 13m from Pinecrest
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pinecrest and Mostly Cloudy 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 Pinecrest to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Pinecrest and 71.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.57 one way or $41.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pinecrest and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

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

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Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinecrest and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 116.48 mi (187.45 km).

Pinecrest

#1 Pinecrest

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,006
Coordinates27.8500300, -82.1456400
Altitude33
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: Plant City-Picnic Road (-82.145445, 27.850028)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $20.57
Round trip
$41.15
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.57 $41.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.80 $45.59
Premium $4.90 $24.28 $48.57
Diesel $4.35 $21.58 $43.15

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinecrest and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 11:17:24.

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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.