How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Pinellas Park, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Pinellas Park, FL is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
173.59 mi
03h 41m
Flight
148.79 mi
239.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.79 mi
Kilometers
239.46 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.59 mi
Kilometers
279.36 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinellas Park
Mon, May 25, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 25, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-24T22:03
Arrive Pinellas Park
Mon, May 25, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Port Saint Lucie
86.7 mi
01h 50m
To Pinellas Park
86.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Pinellas Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Pinellas Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Gandy Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Gandy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Gandy Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Gandy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Gandy Boulevard

    2533 ft · 50 sec · Gandy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Park Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Park Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 49th Street North

    1286 ft · 26 sec · 49th Street North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 78th Avenue North

    41 m · 4 sec · 78th Avenue North

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 78th Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Pinellas Park.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 441
61.5 mi · 35%
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 29%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12.7 mi · 7%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 4%
West Gandy Boulevard
5.94 mi · 3%
Gandy Boulevard
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 441

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 18m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 50m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinellas Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Pinellas Park?

The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 86.9 miles from Pinellas Park.

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

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 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 Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinellas Park.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Pinellas Park. Straight-line distance: 148.79 mi (239.46 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Pinellas Park

#2 Pinellas Park

A city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population54,854
Coordinates27.8428000, -82.6995400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Pinellas Park (-82.69954, 27.8428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.19 L · about $25.43
Round trip
$50.85
12.26 gal · 46.38 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.43 $50.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.17 $56.35
Premium $4.90 $30.01 $60.02
Diesel $4.35 $26.67 $53.33

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Pinellas Park. The current time is 22:03:22.

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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.