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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Jensen Beach, FL is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.97 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.89 mi
12.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.89 mi
Kilometers
12.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.97 mi
Kilometers
16.04 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jensen Beach
Tue, May 26, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 26, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-26T10:36
Arrive Jensen Beach
Tue, May 26, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Indian River Estates
FL

Census-designated place in St.

From Port Saint Lucie
5 mi
00h 09m
To Jensen Beach
5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Jensen 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 · 22 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crosstown Parkway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US Highway 1

    3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Walton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Walton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Walton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast Walton Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Indian River Drive

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Indian River Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast Indian River Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Northeast Indian River Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Indian River Drive
2.77 mi · 28%
Crosstown Parkway
2.65 mi · 27%
Southeast Walton Road
1.73 mi · 17%
Walton Road
1.38 mi · 14%
Northeast Indian River Drive
0.64 mi · 6%
US Highway 1
0.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Indian River Drive

Turn right onto South Indian River Drive

2.77 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian River Estates
00h 09m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jensen 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 Jensen Beach?

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indian River Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 5 miles from Jensen Beach.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.45 one way or $2.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jensen Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Indian River Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian River Estates, 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 Indian River Estates.

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Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

77 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

103 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

112 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Jensen Beach. Straight-line distance: 7.89 mi (12.7 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Jensen Beach

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

Population11,707
Coordinates27.2544900, -80.2297700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Jensen Beach (-80.22977, 27.25449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.45
Round trip
$2.90
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.45 $2.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $4.90 $1.71 $3.43
Diesel $4.35 $1.52 $3.04

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Jensen Beach. The current time is 10:36:41.

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.