How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Ocean City, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Ocean City, FL is about 531.9 miles (856 km), with a travel time of about 09h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 436.8 miles (703 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 47m.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Ocean City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Ocean City.
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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
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Racetrack Road Northeast
1760 ft · 43 sec · Racetrack Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Rickey Avenue
861 ft · 38 sec · Rickey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gladys Street
109 m · 16 sec · Gladys Street
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Continue on Newcastle Drive
2864 ft · 2 min · Newcastle Drive
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Turn left onto Ross Road
35 m · 5 sec · Ross Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Ocean City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
226 mi · 04h 03m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Ocean City?
The road trip is about 531.9 miles (856 km) and usually takes 09h 47m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 265.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 266 miles from Ocean City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 436.8 miles (703 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.1 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 7:30 AM EST. 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 $71.96 one way or $143.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.8 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 Ocean City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean City.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 436.81 mi (702.97 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 Ocean City
Ocean City is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4410300, -86.6135600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean City (-86.61356, 30.44103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 856 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 38m |
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 | $3.83 | $71.96 | $143.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $81.09 | $162.17 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $87.52 | $175.05 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $111.51 | $223.03 |
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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