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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Monticello, FL is about 352.1 miles (566.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
352.08 mi
06h 23m
Flight
309.48 mi
498.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.48 mi
Kilometers
498.06 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.08 mi
Kilometers
566.62 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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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 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Fri, May 15, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 15, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-14T18:21
Arrive Monticello
Fri, May 15, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
11:14 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
Belleview
FL

City in Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
176.2 mi
03h 11m
To Monticello
175.9 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Monticello, Perry, Thomasville

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Courthouse Circle

    115 m · 5 sec · West Washington Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto West Washington Street

    86 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
272 mi · 77%
I 10 West
71.2 mi · 20%
Florida Georgia Parkway
3.33 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Street
1.6 mi
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 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

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
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
309.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belleview
03h 11m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
11:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 352.1 miles (566.6 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 175.9 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 $51.52 one way or $103.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 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 Sunny near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Belleview

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 Belleview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Belleview
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Belleview

Belleview , FL
5343 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

17 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

18 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

21 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

DeLand

69 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 309.48 mi (498.06 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Monticello

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

Population2,453
Coordinates30.5451500, -83.8713000
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Monticello (-83.8713, 30.54515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.42 gal
47.03 L · about $51.52
Round trip
$103.04
24.84 gal · 94.06 L
Estimated CO2
110.4 kg one way
Round trip: 220.8 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.52 $103.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.08 $114.16
Premium $4.90 $60.81 $121.62
Diesel $4.35 $54.03 $108.05

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Monticello. The current time is 18:21:50.

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.