How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Mexico Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Mexico Beach, FL is about 447.3 miles (719.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 358 miles (576.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 09h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Mexico Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Mexico Beach.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
90 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
48 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight right
32.6 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Avenue E
22.7 mi · 31 min · Avenue E
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Continue on Monument Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Monument Avenue
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Continue on Bay Road
11.9 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Turn left onto South 32nd Street
113 m · 16 sec · South 32nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 32nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Mexico Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Mexico 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 Mexico Beach?
The road trip is about 447.3 miles (719.9 km) and usually takes 09h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bronson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 223.6 miles from Mexico Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 358 miles (576.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.50 one way or $130.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Mexico Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Mexico Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Bronson
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 Bronson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Mexico Beach. Straight-line distance: 357.95 mi (576.06 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 Mexico Beach
City in Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,102 |
| Coordinates | 29.9480900, -85.4199500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mexico Beach (-85.41995, 29.94809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 720 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 34m |
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 | $65.50 | $130.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $72.57 | $145.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $77.31 | $154.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $68.69 | $137.37 |
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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