How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Hawthorne, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Hawthorne, FL is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Hawthorne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Hawthorne.
-
1
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
-
3
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
-
4
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
-
5
Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
141.8 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Florida's Turnpike
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Leesburg, Tavares
1.1 mi · 3 min
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: Leesburg
60 m · 5 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
3059 ft · 47 sec
-
11
Continue straight
1507 ft · 23 sec
-
12
Keep slight right
9 mi · 12 min
-
13
Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard
2518 ft · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
-
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Palo Verde Drive
145 m · 27 sec · Palo Verde Drive
-
15
Turn right onto Audubon Drive
68 m · 15 sec · Audubon Drive
-
16
Turn left onto Camellia Trail
888 ft · 41 sec · Camellia Trail
-
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Azalea Trail
23 m · 3 sec · Azalea Trail
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Azalea Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Hawthorne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
142 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Hawthorne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Hawthorne?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 78.4 miles from Hawthorne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.24 one way or $42.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
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 Saint Cloud.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 137.4 mi (221.13 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 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.7613800, -81.8709100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne (-81.87091, 28.76138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $23.93 | $47.87 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $25.83 | $51.67 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $32.91 | $65.83 |
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 · Nov 06, 2026