How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Bay Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Bay Pines, FL is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.26 mi
03h 54m
Flight
153 mi
246.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153 mi
Kilometers
246.23 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.26 mi
Kilometers
290.1 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Pines
Fri, May 29, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 29, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-29T13:33
Arrive Bay Pines
Fri, May 29, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Port Saint Lucie
90.1 mi
01h 57m
To Bay Pines
90.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
Bay Pines Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Friday
Using Seminole as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.6 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Gandy Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Gandy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Gandy Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Gandy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Gandy Boulevard

    2533 ft · 50 sec · Gandy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Park Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Park Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 66th Street North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 66th Street North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 54th Avenue North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 54th Avenue North

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Park Street North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Park Street North

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bay Pines Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bay Pines Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 100th Way North

    46 m · 7 sec · 100th Way North

  29. 29

    Turn uturn

    45 m · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 441
61.5 mi · 34%
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 28%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12.7 mi · 7%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 3%
West Gandy Boulevard
5.94 mi · 3%
Gandy Boulevard
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 57m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Bay Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 90.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 90.2 miles from Bay Pines.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Bay Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Bay Pines. Straight-line distance: 153 mi (246.23 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Bay Pines

#2 Bay Pines

Census designated place

Population2,931
Coordinates27.8141900, -82.7781600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Bay Pines (-82.77816, 27.81419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.08 L · about $26.38
Round trip
$52.76
12.72 gal · 48.16 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.38 $52.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.23 $58.46
Premium $4.90 $31.14 $62.28
Diesel $4.35 $27.67 $55.33

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Bay Pines. The current time is 13:33:48.

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.