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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Dunedin, FL is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
185.39 mi
03h 54m
Flight
156.53 mi
251.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.53 mi
Kilometers
251.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.39 mi
Kilometers
298.36 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunedin
Tue, May 5, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 5, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-05T06:05
Arrive Dunedin
Tue, May 5, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Port Saint Lucie
92.6 mi
01h 57m
To Dunedin
92.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.6 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Bartow Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    25.7 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Northbound Frontage Road

    1 km · 1 min · Northbound Frontage Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 19 North

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Road 580

    2913 ft · 57 sec · State Road 580

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    75 m · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 441
62.4 mi · 34%
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 27%
I 4 West
26.7 mi · 14%
Polk Parkway
9.86 mi · 5%
FL 60
9.3 mi · 5%
Bartow Road
7.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 441

Merge slight left

61.6 mi · 01h 19m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 57m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Dunedin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 92.7 miles from Dunedin.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 9:10 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Dunedin.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Babson Park, 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 Babson Park.

RAIL

Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Dunedin. Straight-line distance: 156.53 mi (251.91 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Dunedin

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

Population36,464
Coordinates28.0199000, -82.7732300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Dunedin (-82.77323, 28.0199)

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
24.76 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.26
13.08 gal · 49.52 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Dunedin. The current time is 06:05:16.

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.