How far is Point Baker, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Point Baker, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 551.8 miles (888 km), with a travel time of about 08h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 468 miles (753.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
551.78 mi
08h 12m
Flight
468.02 mi
753.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
468.02 mi
Kilometers
753.21 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
551.78 mi
Kilometers
888.01 km
Drive Time
08h 12m

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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 08h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, Nov 9, 2:50 AM EST
Return by in Point Baker
Mon, Nov 9, 10:02 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Baker
2026-11-08T17:37
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Mon, Nov 9, 1:50 AM CST
Route Timing
08h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:13 PM to 4:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Baker
8:00 PM CST
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
White Springs
FL

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America

From Point Baker
275.8 mi
04h 06m
To Port Saint Lucie
276.1 mi
04h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Berryhill Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · Berryhill Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Willing Street

    144 m · 24 sec · Willing Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2482 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    264.2 mi · 4 hr 43 min

  9. 9

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Baker 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
265 mi · 48%
I-75 South
108 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 15%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 15%
Caroline Street
4.07 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

264 mi · 04h 43m

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
08h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.8 mi
468 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Springs
04h 06m from Point Baker
Leave By
7:34 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Point Baker and 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 Point Baker to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 551.8 miles (888 km) and usually takes 08h 12m 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?

White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 275.8 miles from Point Baker and 276.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 468 miles (753.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.8 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 CST. 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 $74.28 one way or $148.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Point Baker 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 Mostly Sunny around Point Baker and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near White Springs

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

83 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

86 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

99 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Baker and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 468.02 mi (753.21 km).

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#1 Point Baker

Point Baker is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6901900, -87.0535800
Altitude52
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: FL 87 (-87.053645, 30.690192)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 888 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.47 gal
73.7 L · about $74.28
Round trip
$148.56
38.94 gal · 147.4 L
Estimated CO2
173 kg one way
Round trip: 346.1 kg / 763 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $74.28 $148.56
Mid-grade $4.30 $83.74 $167.48
Premium $4.64 $90.42 $180.84
Diesel $5.91 $115.09 $230.17

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Point Baker, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The current time in Point Baker is 17:37:15, although it is 18:37:15 in Port Saint Lucie.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.