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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Macclenny, FL is about 264.7 miles (426 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
264.68 mi
04h 53m
Flight
232.67 mi
374.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.67 mi
Kilometers
374.44 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.68 mi
Kilometers
425.96 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macclenny
Fri, Apr 17, 4:27 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Apr 17, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-17T11:33
Arrive Macclenny
Fri, Apr 17, 4:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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
New Smyrna Beach
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
132.6 mi
02h 26m
To Macclenny
132.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    216.4 mi · 3 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · West Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 228: Macclenny, Maxville

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 228 West: Macclenny

    114 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Road 228

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South State Road 228

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
217 mi · 82%
I 10 West
20.6 mi · 8%
West Beltway
19.7 mi · 7%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 2%
South State Road 228
1.68 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

216 mi · 03h 53m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
232.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Smyrna Beach
02h 26m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Macclenny.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.7 miles (426 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

New Smyrna Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 132.1 miles from Macclenny.

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

The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.74 one way or $77.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Macclenny.

Stop Ideas Near New Smyrna Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Smyrna Beach, 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 New Smyrna Beach.

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

24 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

41 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

43 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

63 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Macclenny. Straight-line distance: 232.67 mi (374.44 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Macclenny

County seat of Baker County, Florida, United States

Population7,090
Coordinates30.2821800, -82.1220600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Macclenny (-82.12206, 30.28218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.35 L · about $38.74
Round trip
$77.48
18.68 gal · 70.7 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.74 $77.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.93 $85.85
Premium $4.90 $45.73 $91.46
Diesel $4.35 $40.63 $81.26

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Macclenny. The current time is 11:33:32.

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.