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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Bunnell, FL is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
170.24 mi
03h 10m
Flight
159.9 mi
257.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.9 mi
Kilometers
257.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.24 mi
Kilometers
273.98 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bunnell
Sat, Apr 18, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-18T11:22
Arrive Bunnell
Sat, Apr 18, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Cocoa
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
85.3 mi
01h 35m
To Bunnell
84.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    153.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell

    1595 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US Highway 1

    6.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    46 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
154 mi · 90%
US Highway 1
12.1 mi · 7%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 2%
US 1
0.3 mi
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Southwest Carter Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 45m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cocoa
01h 35m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Bunnell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Cocoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 84.9 miles from Bunnell.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Bunnell.

Stop Ideas Near Cocoa

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

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

RAIL

Winter Park

64 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

64 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

66 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

71 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Bunnell. Straight-line distance: 159.9 mi (257.33 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Bunnell

City in Florida

Population3,099
Coordinates29.4660900, -81.2578400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Bunnell (-81.25784, 29.46609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.74 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.86
12.02 gal · 45.48 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.93 $49.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.62 $55.24
Premium $4.90 $29.42 $58.85
Diesel $4.35 $26.14 $52.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Bunnell. The current time is 11:22:31.

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.