How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Jacksonville Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Jacksonville Beach, FL is about 237 miles (381.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.01 mi
04h 25m
Flight
216.73 mi
348.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.73 mi
Kilometers
348.79 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.01 mi
Kilometers
381.43 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville Beach
Sun, Jun 7, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Jun 7, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-06-07T00:31
Arrive Jacksonville Beach
Sun, Jun 7, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Mims
FL

Census designated place

From Port Saint Lucie
118.8 mi
02h 12m
To Jacksonville Beach
118.2 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    212.1 mi · 3 hr 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

    2806 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto East Beltway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beaches

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Butler Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Butler Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward San Pablo Road

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on San Pablo Road, Mayo Clinic

    102 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on San Pablo Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · San Pablo Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on San Pablo Road South

    1590 ft · 31 sec · San Pablo Road South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Beach Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Beach Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 3rd Street North

    2767 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street North

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street North

    113 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
212 mi · 90%
FL 9B North
4.79 mi · 2%
East Beltway
4.41 mi · 2%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 2%
Butler Boulevard
3.93 mi · 2%
Beach Boulevard
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 48m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mims
02h 12m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237 miles (381.4 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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 118.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 118.2 miles from Jacksonville Beach.

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

The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.68 one way or $69.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Mims

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

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

RAIL

Sanford

46 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

50 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

55 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

63 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Jacksonville Beach. Straight-line distance: 216.73 mi (348.79 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville Beach

#2 Jacksonville Beach

City in Duval County, Florida, United States

Population23,609
Coordinates30.2946900, -81.3931400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Jacksonville Beach (-81.39314, 30.29469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.66 L · about $34.68
Round trip
$69.35
16.72 gal · 63.32 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $34.68 $69.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.42 $76.85
Premium $4.90 $40.93 $81.86
Diesel $4.35 $36.37 $72.73

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 · Jun 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Jacksonville Beach. The current time is 00:31:07.

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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.