How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Balm, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Balm, FL is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Balm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Balm.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive
2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto South Church Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Pinecrest Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Pinecrest Road
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Continue on Lithia Pinecrest Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn left onto South County Road 39
6 mi · 11 min · South County Road 39
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Turn right onto Balm-Picnic Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Balm-Picnic Road
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Turn left onto Shelley Lane
625 ft · 30 sec · Shelley Lane
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Turn right onto Balm Wimauma Road
2886 ft · 1 min · Balm Wimauma Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Balm Wimauma Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Balm.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 441
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Cloudy near Balm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Balm?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 75.4 miles from Balm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Cloudy near Balm.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
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 Babson Park.
Winter Haven
Sebring
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Balm. Straight-line distance: 121.42 mi (195.4 km).
#1 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Balm
Balm is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.7594700, -82.2612000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Balm (-82.2612, 27.75947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $20.40 | $40.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $24.81 | $49.61 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $31.61 | $63.21 |
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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