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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Fort Myers, FL is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
131.08 mi
03h 06m
Flight
102.86 mi
165.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.86 mi
Kilometers
165.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.08 mi
Kilometers
210.96 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Myers
Sun, May 31, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 31, 1:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-31T06:58
Arrive Fort Myers
Sun, May 31, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
65.6 mi
01h 33m
To Fort Myers
65.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road

    124 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Midway Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Road

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue

    24 mi · 35 min · Hickpochee Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee

    1854 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard

    2555 ft · 47 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ortiz Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Ortiz Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ortiz Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · Hanson Street

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Hanson Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hanson Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanson Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Hanson Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Hanson Street

    991 ft · 55 sec · Hanson Street

  29. 29

    Turn uturn onto Hanson Street

    553 ft · 17 sec · Hanson Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard

    100 m · 20 sec · Ironbridge Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left

    134 m · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parrott Avenue
32.8 mi · 25%
Okeechobee Road
24.4 mi · 19%
Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi · 18%
I 95 North
5.28 mi · 4%
West Midway Road
4.88 mi · 4%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Parrott Avenue

Continue straight

29.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 33m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Myers.

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 Myers?

The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 65.6 miles from Fort Myers.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Myers.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 102.86 mi (165.54 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 Myers

#2 Fort Myers

The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population91,086
Coordinates26.6216800, -81.8405900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Fort Myers (-81.84059, 26.62168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $19.21
Round trip
$38.41
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.21 $38.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.28 $42.56
Premium $4.90 $22.67 $45.34
Diesel $4.35 $20.14 $40.28

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Fort Myers. The current time is 06:58:31.

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.