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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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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.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
212.1 mi · 3 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
2806 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto East Beltway
4.4 mi · 5 min · East Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beaches
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Butler Boulevard
3.9 mi · 5 min · Butler Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward San Pablo Road
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on San Pablo Road, Mayo Clinic
102 m · 8 sec
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Continue on San Pablo Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · San Pablo Parkway
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Continue on San Pablo Road South
1590 ft · 31 sec · San Pablo Road South
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Turn right onto Beach Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto 3rd Street North
2767 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street North
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Continue on 3rd Street North
113 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street North
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mims.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
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).
#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 Jacksonville Beach
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
| Population | 23,609 |
| Coordinates | 30.2946900, -81.3931400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacksonville Beach (-81.39314, 30.29469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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