How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Palm Coast, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Palm Coast, FL is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Palm Coast.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Palm Coast.
-
1
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
-
3
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
-
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
168.7 mi · 3 hr 1 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward Palm Coast
2252 ft · 55 sec
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on Palm Coast Parkway East, Beaches, Daytona State College, Flagler/Palm Coast Campus
61 m · 5 sec
-
8
Turn straight onto Palm Coast Parkway East
2982 ft · 1 min · Palm Coast Parkway East
-
9
Turn left onto Florida Park Drive South
1.9 mi · 5 min · Florida Park Drive South
-
10
Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway
2393 ft · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway
-
11
Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive
65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive
-
12
Turn right onto Collingwood Lane
19 m · 3 sec · Collingwood Lane
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collingwood Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Palm Coast.
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
169 mi · 03h 01m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Palm Coast.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Palm Coast?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Sharpes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 88.2 miles from Palm Coast.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.88 one way or $51.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Palm Coast.
Stop Ideas Near Sharpes
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 Sharpes.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Palm Coast. Straight-line distance: 166.65 mi (268.19 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 Palm Coast
A city in Flagler County, Florida.
| Population | 92,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.5849700, -81.2078400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Coast (-81.20784, 29.58497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.68 | $57.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.14 | $54.29 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.