How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Cape Canaveral, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Cape Canaveral, FL is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.97 mi
01h 57m
Flight
78.38 mi
126.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.38 mi
Kilometers
126.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.97 mi
Kilometers
160.89 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Canaveral
Mon, May 18, 2:28 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 18, 4:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-18T12:31
Arrive Cape Canaveral
Mon, May 18, 2:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Grant-Valkaria
FL

Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Port Saint Lucie
50.1 mi
00h 58m
To Cape Canaveral
49.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
83°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 524: Cocoa

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 524: UCF Cocoa Campus, Cocoa, Eastern Florida State College, Museum

    76 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    580 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Industry Road

    117 m · 15 sec · East Industry Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 East: Canaveral Cape-Port-AFS

    3076 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    144 m · 7 sec · Beachline Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bennett Causeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward B Terminals 1-3, South Cargo Piers, Jetty Park

    1343 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto George J King Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Intermodal Gate

    153 m · 46 sec · Intermodal Gate

  17. 17

    Continue on Intermodal Gate

    103 m · 25 sec · Intermodal Gate

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Intermodal Gate

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
82.4 mi · 82%
Bennett Causeway
8.02 mi · 8%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 4%
George J King Boulevard
0.91 mi · 1%
FL 528 East
0.58 mi · 1%
FL 524
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

82 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grant-Valkaria
00h 58m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Canaveral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grant-Valkaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 49.9 miles from Cape Canaveral.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Canaveral.

Stop Ideas Near Grant-Valkaria

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

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

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Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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Kissimmee

91 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
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Sebring

98 mi away
601 East Center St
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Orlando Health/Amtrak

103 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Cape Canaveral. Straight-line distance: 78.38 mi (126.14 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Cape Canaveral

#2 Cape Canaveral

Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States

Population10,427
Coordinates28.4058400, -80.6047700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Cape Canaveral (-80.60477, 28.40584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $14.64
Round trip
$29.28
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.64 $29.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.22 $32.45
Premium $4.90 $17.28 $34.57
Diesel $4.35 $15.36 $30.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Cape Canaveral. The current time is 12:31:16.

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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.