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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Gretna, FL is about 400 miles (643.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 347.2 miles (558.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
400.05 mi
07h 18m
Flight
347.22 mi
558.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
347.22 mi
Kilometers
558.79 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
400.05 mi
Kilometers
643.82 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gretna
Wed, May 13, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 13, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-12T21:00
Arrive Gretna
Wed, May 13, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:18 PM to 2:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:24 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
Reddick
FL

Town in Marion County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
200.1 mi
03h 39m
To Gretna
199.9 mi
03h 39m

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
84°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 267: Quincy

    1571 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Blue Star Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad Avenue

    800 ft · 37 sec · Broad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    15 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
272 mi · 68%
I 10 West
115 mi · 29%
Blue Star Highway
3.08 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi
West Jefferson Street
1.22 mi
Main Street
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 02h 57m

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
07h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
347.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reddick
03h 39m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Rain Showers Likely near Gretna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 400 miles (643.8 km) and usually takes 07h 18m 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?

Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 199.9 miles from Gretna.

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

The direct path is about 347.2 miles (558.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 $58.57 one way or $117.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.5 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 Rain Showers Likely near Gretna.

Stop Ideas Near Reddick

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

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

20 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

34 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

47 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

54 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Gretna. Straight-line distance: 347.22 mi (558.79 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gretna

Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,430
Coordinates30.6171400, -84.6599100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Gretna (-84.65991, 30.61714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 644 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.12 gal
53.44 L · about $58.57
Round trip
$117.14
28.24 gal · 106.88 L
Estimated CO2
125.5 kg one way
Round trip: 251 kg / 553 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $58.57 $117.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $64.90 $129.79
Premium $4.90 $69.13 $138.26
Diesel $4.35 $61.42 $122.84

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 Gretna. The current time is 21:00:38.

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.