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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Cross City, FL is about 263 miles (423.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (376 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
263.01 mi
05h 02m
Flight
233.65 mi
376.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.65 mi
Kilometers
376.02 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.01 mi
Kilometers
423.28 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross City
Tue, May 26, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 26, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-26T00:18
Arrive Cross City
Tue, May 26, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 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
Oakland
FL

Town in Orange County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
131.6 mi
02h 31m
To Cross City
131.4 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph ESE
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    21.4 mi · 30 min · Young Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Avenue

    64 m · 9 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Cross 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
190 mi · 72%
US 27 North
48.1 mi · 18%
Young Boulevard
21.4 mi · 8%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 02h 57m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
233.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
02h 31m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross 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 Cross City?

The road trip is about 263 miles (423.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 131.4 miles from Cross City.

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

The direct path is about 233.6 miles (376 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.49 one way or $76.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross City.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

25 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

28 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

37 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

44 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Cross City. Straight-line distance: 233.65 mi (376.02 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Cross City

Town in Florida, United States

Population1,741
Coordinates29.6346500, -83.1269400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Cross City (-83.12694, 29.63465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.13 L · about $38.49
Round trip
$76.99
18.56 gal · 70.26 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.49 $76.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.65 $85.30
Premium $4.90 $45.43 $90.87
Diesel $4.35 $40.37 $80.74

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Cross City. The current time is 00:18:33.

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.