How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Green Cove Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Green Cove Springs, FL is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Green Cove Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Green Cove Springs.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
197 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
1661 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
97 m · 6 sec · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
847 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Silverleaf Parkway
32 m · 5 sec · Silverleaf Parkway
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
1337 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
3197 ft · 1 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn right
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Green Cove Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
197 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Green Cove Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Green Cove Springs?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Mims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 110.3 miles from Green Cove Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.35 one way or $64.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Green Cove Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Mims
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mims.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Green Cove Springs. Straight-line distance: 203.05 mi (326.78 km).
#1 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green Cove Springs
City in Clay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,920 |
| Coordinates | 29.9919100, -81.6781500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Cove Springs (-81.67815, 29.99191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.85 | $71.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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