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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Homestead, FL is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.51 mi
02h 50m
Flight
126.36 mi
203.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.36 mi
Kilometers
203.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.51 mi
Kilometers
237.39 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homestead
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 5, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-05T00:50
Arrive Homestead
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Boca Pointe
FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
73.9 mi
01h 25m
To Homestead
73.6 mi
01h 25m

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
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2780 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Florida City

    778 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    2709 ft · 60 sec · South Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Homestead Boulevard

    1366 ft · 32 sec · South Homestead Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street

    1027 ft · 32 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue

    930 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
95.5 mi · 65%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47 mi · 32%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi
Miami
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

95.5 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boca Pointe
01h 25m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homestead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Boca Pointe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 73.6 miles from Homestead.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boca Pointe

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 Boca Pointe and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

City of Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach , FL
150 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rating 3.0/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office,Tourist information center
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boca Pointe.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

4 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

15 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

24 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

36 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 126.36 mi (203.35 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Homestead

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population69,292
Coordinates25.4687200, -80.4775600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Homestead (-80.47756, 25.46872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.7 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
10.4 gal · 39.4 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.90 $25.46 $50.92
Diesel $4.35 $22.62 $45.24

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Homestead. The current time is 00:50:09.

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.