How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from High Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to High Springs, FL is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.8 miles (357 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
245.65 mi
04h 29m
Flight
221.83 mi
357 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.83 mi
Kilometers
357 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.65 mi
Kilometers
395.33 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Springs
Sat, May 30, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, May 30, 2:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-30T05:56
Arrive High Springs
Sat, May 30, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 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

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
Windermere
FL

In the US state of Florida, Windermere is a town located in Orange County.

From Port Saint Lucie
123 mi
02h 14m
To High Springs
122.7 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Alachua, High Springs

    1040 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · ML King Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Santa Fe Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Santa Fe Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Northeast 1st Avenue

    2975 ft · 1 min · Northeast 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
237 mi · 96%
ML King Memorial Highway
3.97 mi · 2%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Boulevard
0.86 mi
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Northeast 1st Avenue
0.56 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

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
221.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windermere
02h 14m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near High 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 High Springs?

The road trip is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Windermere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 122.7 miles from High Springs.

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

The direct path is about 221.8 miles (357 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.96 one way or $71.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Saint Lucie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near High Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Windermere

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windermere and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windermere.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

21 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

26 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

42 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and High Springs. Straight-line distance: 221.83 mi (357 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
High Springs

#2 High Springs

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

Population6,280
Coordinates29.8269100, -82.5967800
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: High Springs (-82.59678, 29.82691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.81 L · about $35.96
Round trip
$71.93
17.34 gal · 65.62 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.96 $71.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.85 $79.69
Premium $4.90 $42.45 $84.90
Diesel $4.35 $37.71 $75.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and High Springs. The current time is 05:56:49.

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.