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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
82 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 524: Cocoa
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 524: UCF Cocoa Campus, Cocoa, Eastern Florida State College, Museum
76 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
580 ft · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Industry Road
117 m · 15 sec · East Industry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 East: Canaveral Cape-Port-AFS
3076 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
144 m · 7 sec · Beachline Expressway
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Continue on Bennett Causeway
8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward B Terminals 1-3, South Cargo Piers, Jetty Park
1343 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto George J King Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Intermodal Gate
153 m · 46 sec · Intermodal Gate
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Continue on Intermodal Gate
103 m · 25 sec · Intermodal Gate
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grant-Valkaria.
Okeechobee
Kissimmee
Sebring
Orlando Health/Amtrak
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).
#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 Cape Canaveral
Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 28.4058400, -80.6047700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Canaveral (-80.60477, 28.40584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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