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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Apalachicola, FL is about 412.1 miles (663.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
412.07 mi
08h 23m
Flight
327.73 mi
527.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.73 mi
Kilometers
527.43 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.07 mi
Kilometers
663.16 km
Drive Time
08h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apalachicola
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-23T00:28
Arrive Apalachicola
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:23 PM to 3:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
8:00 PM EDT
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
Williston
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
206.1 mi
04h 11m
To Apalachicola
205.9 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    32.5 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    139 m · 22 sec · Avenue C

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    563 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Apalachicola.

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
190 mi · 46%
Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 16%
Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 13%
Sopchoppy Highway
49.5 mi · 12%
US 27 North
48.1 mi · 12%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 02h 57m

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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.4 mi
327.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
04h 11m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Apalachicola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 412.1 miles (663.2 km) and usually takes 08h 23m 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?

Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 205.9 miles from Apalachicola.

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

The direct path is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.4 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 EDT. 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 $60.31 one way or $120.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Apalachicola.

Stop Ideas Near Williston

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

32 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

37 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

52 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

70 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Apalachicola. Straight-line distance: 327.73 mi (527.43 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Apalachicola

#2 Apalachicola

County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates29.7260000, -84.9856000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Apalachicola (-84.9856, 29.726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 663 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.54 gal
55.04 L · about $60.31
Round trip
$120.62
29.08 gal · 110.08 L
Estimated CO2
129.2 kg one way
Round trip: 258.4 kg / 570 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $60.31 $120.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $66.83 $133.65
Premium $4.90 $71.19 $142.38
Diesel $4.35 $63.25 $126.50

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Apalachicola. The current time is 00:28:30.

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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.