How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Big Pine Key, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Big Pine Key, FL is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.45 mi
05h 15m
Flight
191.72 mi
308.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.72 mi
Kilometers
308.54 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.45 mi
Kilometers
391.79 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Pine Key
Thu, May 7, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, May 7, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-06T23:29
Arrive Big Pine Key
Thu, May 7, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:30 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
Tamiami
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
122 mi
02h 37m
To Big Pine Key
121.5 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Big Pine Key.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Big Pine Key.

  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 left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2780 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    77.4 mi · 2 hr · Overseas Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overseas Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Big Pine Key.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
95.5 mi · 39%
Overseas Highway
77.4 mi · 32%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 20%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 8%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

95.5 mi · 01h 46m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
191.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tamiami
02h 37m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Cloudy near Big Pine Key.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Big Pine Key?

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Tamiami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 121.5 miles from Big Pine Key.

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

The direct path is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.63 one way or $71.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Cloudy near Big Pine Key.

Stop Ideas Near Tamiami

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tamiami and the surrounding midpoint area.
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park
Hialeah City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Hialeah City Hall

Hialeah , FL
501 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Rating 3.2/5 51 reviews City Hall,City government office
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Hialeah Gardens Community Hall

Hialeah Gardens , FL
10001 NW 87th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tamiami.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

17 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

36 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

46 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

68 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Big Pine Key. Straight-line distance: 191.72 mi (308.54 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Big Pine Key

#2 Big Pine Key

Census designated place

Population4,252
Coordinates24.6698700, -81.3539700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Big Pine Key (-81.35397, 24.66987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.52 L · about $35.63
Round trip
$71.26
17.18 gal · 65.04 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.63 $71.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.48 $78.96
Premium $4.90 $42.06 $84.11
Diesel $4.35 $37.37 $74.73

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Big Pine Key. The current time is 23:29:09.

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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.