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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.77 mi
03h 18m
Flight
166.65 mi
268.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.65 mi
Kilometers
268.19 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.77 mi
Kilometers
284.49 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Coast
Mon, May 18, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 19, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-18T19:46
Arrive Palm Coast
Mon, May 18, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sharpes
FL

Census designated place in Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
88.6 mi
01h 39m
To Palm Coast
88.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph E

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. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    168.7 mi · 3 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Palm Coast

    2252 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Palm Coast Parkway East, Beaches, Daytona State College, Flagler/Palm Coast Campus

    61 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Palm Coast Parkway East

    2982 ft · 1 min · Palm Coast Parkway East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Florida Park Drive South

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Florida Park Drive South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway

    2393 ft · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive

    65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Collingwood Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Collingwood Lane

  13. 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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
169 mi · 96%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 2%
Florida Park Drive South
1.93 mi · 1%
Palm Coast Parkway East
0.6 mi
Palm Harbor Parkway
0.45 mi
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
166.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpes
01h 39m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Winter Park

61 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

62 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

65 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

66 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

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).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Palm Coast

#2 Palm Coast

A city in Flagler County, Florida.

Population92,350
Coordinates29.5849700, -81.2078400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Palm Coast (-81.20784, 29.58497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $25.88
Round trip
$51.77
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Palm Coast. The current time is 19:46:13.

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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.