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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Mayo, FL is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
286.61 mi
05h 24m
Flight
256.22 mi
412.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.22 mi
Kilometers
412.34 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.61 mi
Kilometers
461.25 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayo
Tue, May 26, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 26, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-26T03:07
Arrive Mayo
Tue, May 26, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
Ferndale
FL

Town in Lake County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
143.5 mi
02h 42m
To Mayo
143.2 mi
02h 42m

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
91°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Alachua, High Springs

    1040 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · ML King Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Santa Fe Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Santa Fe Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Northeast 1st Avenue

    3020 ft · 1 min · Northeast 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 1st Avenue

    40.3 mi · 54 min · Northwest 1st Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
237 mi · 83%
Northwest 1st Avenue
40.3 mi · 14%
ML King Memorial Highway
3.97 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Boulevard
0.86 mi
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 02h 57m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
256.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
02h 42m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mayo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 143.2 miles from Mayo.

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

The direct path is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.94 one way or $83.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mayo.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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 Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

33 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

34 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

42 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

43 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Mayo. Straight-line distance: 256.22 mi (412.34 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Mayo

Municipality in Lafayette, Florida, USA

Population1,289
Coordinates30.0530000, -83.1748600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Mayo (-83.17486, 30.053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.11 gal
38.28 L · about $41.94
Round trip
$83.87
20.22 gal · 76.56 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.7 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.94 $83.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.47 $92.93
Premium $4.90 $49.50 $99.00
Diesel $4.35 $43.98 $87.96

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 Mayo. The current time is 03:07:32.

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.