How far is Ponte Vedra Beach, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponte Vedra Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponte Vedra Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Pablo Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Pablo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto San Juan Drive
1330 ft · 59 sec · San Juan Drive
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Continue on San Juan Drive
30 m · 5 sec · San Juan Drive
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Turn right onto Solana Road
1613 ft · 46 sec · Solana Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Palm Valley Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Palm Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Palm Valley Road
13 m · 1 sec · Palm Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road
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Continue on Nocatee Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1791 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
208.5 mi · 3 hr 44 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 Ponte Vedra Beach 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
209 mi · 03h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach and 122.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ponte Vedra Beach and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Mims
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 Mims.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponte Vedra Beach and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 212.97 mi (342.74 km).
#1 Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396900, -81.3856400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $36.13 | $72.26 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $39.01 | $78.02 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $49.65 | $99.30 |
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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