How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Ponce Inlet, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Ponce Inlet, FL is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Brevard 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 Ponce Inlet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Ponce Inlet.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
785 ft · 19 sec · Taylor Road
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Continue on Dunlawton Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Continue on Dunlawton Boulevard
843 ft · 23 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Atlantic Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue
607 ft · 33 sec · Oceanview Avenue
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Turn left onto Montrose Avenue
85 m · 12 sec · Montrose Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montrose Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Ponce Inlet.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ponce Inlet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Ponce Inlet?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 74.6 miles from Ponce Inlet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ponce Inlet.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores
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 Palm Shores.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Ponce Inlet. Straight-line distance: 129.56 mi (208.5 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 Ponce Inlet
Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,335 |
| Coordinates | 29.0963700, -80.9370000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponce Inlet (-80.937, 29.09637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.27 | $48.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.97 | $45.94 |
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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