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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
447.35 mi
09h 15m
Flight
357.95 mi
576.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
357.95 mi
Kilometers
576.06 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
447.35 mi
Kilometers
719.94 km
Drive Time
09h 15m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mexico Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Mexico Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:16 PM to 3:46 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bronson
FL

Town in Levy County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
223.8 mi
04h 37m
To Mexico Beach
223.6 mi
04h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
Mexico Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Thursday
Using Parker as the closest live forecast in the Bay County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

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.

  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

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    32.6 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Avenue E

  20. 20

    Continue on Monument Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Monument Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bay Road

    11.9 mi · 20 min · Bay Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 32nd Street

    113 m · 16 sec · South 32nd Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
190 mi · 42%
Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 15%
Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 12%
Sopchoppy Highway
49.7 mi · 11%
US 27 North
48.1 mi · 11%
Avenue E
22.7 mi · 5%
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

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.

Drive Time
09h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.3 mi
358 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bronson
04h 37m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
5:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bronson, 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 Bronson.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

38 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

57 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

60 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

87 mi away
601 North Main Street

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).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Mexico Beach

City in Bay County, Florida, United States

Population1,102
Coordinates29.9480900, -85.4199500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Mexico Beach (-85.41995, 29.94809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 720 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.79 gal
59.76 L · about $65.50
Round trip
$130.99
31.58 gal · 119.52 L
Estimated CO2
140.3 kg one way
Round trip: 280.7 kg / 619 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Mexico Beach, FL. The current time in Port Saint Lucie is 02:36:57, although it is 01:36:57 in Mexico Beach.

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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.