How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Pelican Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Pelican Bay, FL is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.75 mi
03h 36m
Flight
115.98 mi
186.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.98 mi
Kilometers
186.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.75 mi
Kilometers
257.1 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelican Bay
Thu, May 14, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, May 14, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-14T06:36
Arrive Pelican Bay
Thu, May 14, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
79.9 mi
01h 48m
To Pelican Bay
79.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Pelican Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Pelican Bay.

  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

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road

    124 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Midway Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Road

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue

    24 mi · 35 min · Hickpochee Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 846 West

    66 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Immokalee Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Immokalee Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gulf Park Drive

    1487 ft · 43 sec · Gulf Park Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto The Club

    88 m · 21 sec · The Club

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Club

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Pelican Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parrott Avenue
32.8 mi · 21%
I 75 South
29 mi · 18%
Okeechobee Road
24.4 mi · 15%
Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi · 15%
I 95 North
5.28 mi · 3%
West Midway Road
4.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Parrott Avenue

Continue straight

29.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 48m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Pelican Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Pelican Bay?

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 79.8 miles from Pelican Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.39 one way or $46.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Pelican Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Pelican Bay. Straight-line distance: 115.98 mi (186.65 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Pelican Bay

#2 Pelican Bay

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

Population6,346
Coordinates26.2312000, -81.8056400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Pelican Bay (-81.80564, 26.2312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.34 L · about $23.39
Round trip
$46.79
11.28 gal · 42.68 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.39 $46.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.92 $51.84
Premium $4.90 $27.61 $55.23
Diesel $4.35 $24.53 $49.07

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Pelican Bay. The current time is 06:36:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.