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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Freeport, FL is about 501.8 miles (807.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 414 miles (666.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
501.82 mi
09h 04m
Flight
414.03 mi
666.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
414.03 mi
Kilometers
666.32 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
501.82 mi
Kilometers
807.6 km
Drive Time
09h 04m

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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 09h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Wed, May 6, 4:30 AM CDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 6, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-05T20:26
Arrive Freeport
Wed, May 6, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
251 mi
04h 32m
To Freeport
250.8 mi
04h 32m

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
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

    1849 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South

    9.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 331 South

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
272 mi · 54%
I 10 West
212 mi · 42%
US Highway 331 South
9.92 mi · 2%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

211 mi · 03h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.8 mi
414 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
04h 32m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
5:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 501.8 miles (807.6 km) and usually takes 09h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 250.8 miles from Freeport.

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

The direct path is about 414 miles (666.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.46 one way or $146.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Freeport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 414.03 mi (666.32 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Freeport

Location in Florida

Population2,658
Coordinates30.4982500, -86.1360500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Freeport (-86.13605, 30.49825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 808 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.71 gal
67.03 L · about $73.46
Round trip
$146.92
35.42 gal · 134.06 L
Estimated CO2
157.4 kg one way
Round trip: 314.8 kg / 694 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $73.46 $146.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $81.40 $162.79
Premium $4.90 $86.71 $173.42
Diesel $4.35 $77.04 $154.08

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Freeport, FL. The current time in Port Saint Lucie is 20:26:22, although it is 19:26:22 in Freeport.

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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.