How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Palm Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Palm Springs, FL is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in central Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Palm Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Palm Springs.
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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 left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
95.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.7 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
1839 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Red Road
979 ft · 23 sec · Red Road
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Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · Northwest 57th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn right onto West 53rd Street
2741 ft · 1 min · West 53rd Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
50 m · 5 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Palm Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
95.5 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Palm Springs.
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 Springs?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenacres City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 55.4 miles from Palm Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Palm Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Greenacres 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 Greenacres City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Palm Springs. Straight-line distance: 98.39 mi (158.34 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 Springs
Community in Florida
| Population | 25,356 |
| Coordinates | 25.8706500, -80.2989400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Springs (-80.29894, 25.87065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.19 | $38.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
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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