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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Marathon, FL is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.25 mi
04h 48m
Flight
184.1 mi
296.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.1 mi
Kilometers
296.28 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.25 mi
Kilometers
362.5 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marathon
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 13, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Marathon
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Hialeah Gardens
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
112.8 mi
02h 24m
To Marathon
112.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Overseas Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 39th Street Gulf

    546 ft · 30 sec · 39th Street Gulf

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Louisa Street

    121 m · 17 sec · Louisa Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
95.5 mi · 42%
Overseas Highway
59.1 mi · 26%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 21%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 9%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 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 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
184.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hialeah Gardens
02h 24m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marathon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Hialeah Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 112.4 miles from Marathon.

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

The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.98 one way or $65.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marathon.

Stop Ideas Near Hialeah Gardens

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 Hialeah Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hialeah Gardens.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

7 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

22 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

32 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

54 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Marathon. Straight-line distance: 184.1 mi (296.28 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Marathon

City in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America

Population8,984
Coordinates24.7137500, -81.0903500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Marathon (-81.09035, 24.71375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.09 L · about $32.98
Round trip
$65.95
15.9 gal · 60.18 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.98 $65.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.54 $73.08
Premium $4.90 $38.92 $77.85
Diesel $4.35 $34.58 $69.16

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Marathon. The current time is 20:26:55.

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.