How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Fort Meade, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Fort Meade, FL is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.53 mi
02h 30m
Flight
94.4 mi
151.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.4 mi
Kilometers
151.93 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.53 mi
Kilometers
184.32 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Meade
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Fort Meade
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Port Saint Lucie
57.2 mi
01h 15m
To Fort Meade
57.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    16.3 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2679 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Lanier Avenue

    142 m · 26 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast

    138 m · 27 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Charleston Avenue

    117 m · 8 sec · Charleston Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 43%
US 441
42.9 mi · 37%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi
Orlando
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

49.6 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 15m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 57.3 miles from Fort Meade.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Fort Meade. Straight-line distance: 94.4 mi (151.93 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Fort Meade

#2 Fort Meade

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population6,260
Coordinates27.7522500, -81.8017500
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Fort Meade (-81.80175, 27.75225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $16.76
Round trip
$33.52
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.76 $33.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.57 $37.14
Premium $4.90 $19.78 $39.56
Diesel $4.35 $17.57 $35.15

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

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Fort Meade. The current time is 20:19:42.

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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.