How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Crescent City, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Crescent City, FL is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
185.44 mi
03h 38m
Flight
163.59 mi
263.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.59 mi
Kilometers
263.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.44 mi
Kilometers
298.44 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crescent City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-18T20:47
Arrive Crescent City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 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
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From Port Saint Lucie
92.9 mi
01h 49m
To Crescent City
92.5 mi
01h 49m

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
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: DeLand, New Smyrna Beach

    1583 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Road 44

    8.6 mi · 10 min · State Road 44

  8. 8

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    8.7 mi · 11 min · East New York Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Blue Lake Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blue Lake Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Plymouth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Plymouth Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Woodland Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Woodland Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 17

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17

    42 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17

    23.7 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 17

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
129 mi · 69%
North US Highway 17
27.6 mi · 15%
East New York Avenue
9.63 mi · 5%
State Road 44
8.63 mi · 5%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 2%
North Woodland Boulevard
3.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
163.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
01h 49m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Crescent City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 92.5 miles from Crescent City.

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

The direct path is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, 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 Port Saint John.

RAIL

Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Crescent City. Straight-line distance: 163.59 mi (263.28 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Crescent City

#2 Crescent City

City in Florida, United States

Population1,535
Coordinates29.4302500, -81.5106300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Crescent City (-81.51063, 29.43025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.77 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.26
13.08 gal · 49.54 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.13 $54.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.06 $60.12
Premium $4.90 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $4.35 $28.45 $56.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Crescent City. The current time is 20:47:45.

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.