How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Sanford, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Sanford, FL is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Sanford.
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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
103 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 46: Sanford, Mims
1992 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
26.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto Sanford Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn left onto East 13th Street
2630 ft · 1 min · East 13th Street
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Turn left onto French Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · French Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · French Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Sanford.
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
103 mi · 01h 50m
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 Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Cloudy near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Sanford?
The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Melbourne Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 68.1 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Cloudy near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Melbourne Village
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 Melbourne Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 118.33 mi (190.44 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 Sanford
The most populous city in Seminole County, Florida.
| Population | 61,508 |
| Coordinates | 28.8005500, -81.2731200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanford (-81.27312, 28.80055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.92 | $41.85 |
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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