How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Palatka, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Palatka, FL is about 200.1 miles (322 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Palatka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Palatka.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
153.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell
1595 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
6.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
46 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp slight right
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reid Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Palatka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palatka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Palatka?
The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Titusville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 99.9 miles from Palatka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.28 one way or $58.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palatka.
Stop Ideas Near Titusville
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 Titusville.
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Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Palatka. Straight-line distance: 180.5 mi (290.48 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 Palatka
County seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,457 |
| Coordinates | 29.6485800, -81.6375800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palatka (-81.63758, 29.64858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $29.28 | $58.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $34.57 | $69.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
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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