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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Crestview, FL is about 518.4 miles (834.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 445.6 miles (717.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
518.39 mi
09h 21m
Flight
445.56 mi
717.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
445.56 mi
Kilometers
717.06 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
518.39 mi
Kilometers
834.27 km
Drive Time
09h 21m

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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 09h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestview
Thu, May 14, 12:40 AM CDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, May 14, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-13T16:19
Arrive Crestview
Thu, May 14, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:22 PM to 3:52 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
259.2 mi
04h 40m
To Crestview
259.2 mi
04h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    239.6 mi · 4 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Ferdon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ferdon Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
272 mi · 52%
I 10 West
240 mi · 46%
South Ferdon Boulevard
2.65 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

240 mi · 04h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
445.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
04h 40m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
5:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Crestview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 518.4 miles (834.3 km) and usually takes 09h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 259.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 259.2 miles from Crestview.

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

The direct path is about 445.6 miles (717.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.87 one way or $151.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Crestview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Crestview.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Crestview. Straight-line distance: 445.56 mi (717.06 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Crestview

City in Florida, United States

Population25,663
Coordinates30.7621300, -86.5705100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Crestview (-86.57051, 30.76213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 834 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.29 gal
69.24 L · about $75.87
Round trip
$151.73
36.58 gal · 138.48 L
Estimated CO2
162.5 kg one way
Round trip: 325.1 kg / 717 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.87 $151.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.06 $168.12
Premium $4.90 $89.55 $179.10
Diesel $4.35 $79.56 $159.12

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Crestview, FL. The current time in Port Saint Lucie is 16:19:09, although it is 15:19:09 in Crestview.

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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.