How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Poinciana, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Poinciana, FL is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.25 mi
02h 25m
Flight
89.51 mi
144.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.51 mi
Kilometers
144.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.25 mi
Kilometers
195.14 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poinciana
Mon, May 25, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 25, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-24T22:36
Arrive Poinciana
Mon, May 25, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Port Saint Lucie
60.7 mi
01h 12m
To Poinciana
60.6 mi
01h 12m

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
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud

    2097 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Bronson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Vine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Vine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3268 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1802 ft · 40 sec · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Emmett Street

    2657 ft · 55 sec · Emmett Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto John Young Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John Young Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Orange Blossom Trail

    785 ft · 17 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road

    8 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cypress Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cypress Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cypress Drive

    562 ft · 32 sec · Cypress Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    1516 ft · 47 sec · Country Club Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Divot Lane

    27 m · 4 sec · Divot Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Divot Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
98.5 mi · 81%
Pleasant Hill Road
8.01 mi · 7%
Bronson Highway
4.5 mi · 4%
John Young Parkway
2.48 mi · 2%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
East Vine Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

98.5 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 12m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 60.6 miles from Poinciana.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 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 Poinciana.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

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Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Poinciana. Straight-line distance: 89.51 mi (144.06 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Poinciana

#2 Poinciana

A census-designated place (CDP) in Osceola County, Florida.

Population69,439
Coordinates28.1402900, -81.4584100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Poinciana (-81.45841, 28.14029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.2 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.51
8.56 gal · 32.4 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.75 $35.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.67 $39.34
Premium $4.90 $20.95 $41.91
Diesel $4.35 $18.62 $37.24

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 Poinciana. The current time is 22:36:40.

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.