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

The driving distance from Poinciana, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
122.08 mi
02h 03m
Flight
89.51 mi
144.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.51 mi
Kilometers
144.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.08 mi
Kilometers
196.47 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 24, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Poinciana
Mon, May 25, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poinciana
2026-05-24T21:47
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 24, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poinciana
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 Poinciana
61 mi
01h 01m
To Port Saint Lucie
61 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Divot Lane

    27 m · 6 sec · Divot Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    1516 ft · 43 sec · Country Club Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    134 m · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cypress Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cypress Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Road

    8 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Orange Blossom Trail

    815 ft · 18 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on John Young Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John Young Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Emmett Street

    2657 ft · 55 sec · Emmett Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1806 ft · 40 sec · Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1957 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Vine Street

    1749 ft · 33 sec · East Vine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bronson Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

    916 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    2275 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    100.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poinciana 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 83%
Pleasant Hill Road
8.01 mi · 7%
Bronson Highway
2.56 mi · 2%
John Young Parkway
2.48 mi · 2%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

101 mi · 01h 48m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 01m from Poinciana
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poinciana and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 61 miles from Poinciana and 61 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 2:22 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Poinciana and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Poinciana and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 89.51 mi (144.06 km).

Poinciana

#1 Poinciana

A census-designated place (CDP) in Osceola County, Florida.

Population69,439
Coordinates28.1402900, -81.4584100
Altitude20
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: Divot Lane (-81.458358, 28.140429)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
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
16.31 L · about $17.88
Round trip
$35.76
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Poinciana and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 21:47:18.

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.