How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Fernandina Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Fernandina Beach, FL is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
268.1 mi
05h 07m
Flight
242.73 mi
390.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.73 mi
Kilometers
390.64 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.1 mi
Kilometers
431.46 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fernandina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive Fernandina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 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
New Smyrna Beach
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
134.3 mi
02h 33m
To Fernandina Beach
133.7 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    212.1 mi · 3 hr 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

    2806 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto East Beltway

    21.8 mi · 25 min · East Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17

    2628 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    64 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    11.3 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    1129 ft · 50 sec · Ash Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
212 mi · 79%
East Beltway
21.8 mi · 8%
Main Street
12.4 mi · 5%
FL 9B North
4.79 mi · 2%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 2%
US 17
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 48m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
242.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Smyrna Beach
02h 33m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

New Smyrna Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 133.7 miles from Fernandina Beach.

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

The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.24 one way or $78.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.

Stop Ideas Near New Smyrna Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Smyrna Beach, 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 New Smyrna Beach.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

24 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

41 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

43 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

63 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Fernandina Beach. Straight-line distance: 242.73 mi (390.64 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Fernandina Beach

#2 Fernandina Beach

City in Nassau County, Florida, United States

Population13,290
Coordinates30.6696800, -81.4625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Fernandina Beach (-81.46259, 30.66968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.81 L · about $39.24
Round trip
$78.48
18.92 gal · 71.62 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.24 $78.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.48 $86.96
Premium $4.90 $46.32 $92.63
Diesel $4.35 $41.15 $82.30

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 Fernandina Beach. The current time is 07:06:08.

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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.