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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Seminole, FL is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.91 mi
03h 51m
Flight
154.18 mi
248.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.18 mi
Kilometers
248.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.91 mi
Kilometers
287.93 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seminole
Wed, May 13, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 13, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-12T20:37
Arrive Seminole
Wed, May 13, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 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
89.4 mi
01h 55m
To Seminole
89.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Park Boulevard

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Boulevard North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Park Boulevard North

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Boulevard North

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 441
61.5 mi · 34%
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 28%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12.7 mi · 7%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 3%
West Gandy Boulevard
5.94 mi · 3%
Park Boulevard
4.23 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
154.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 55m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seminole.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 89.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 89.5 miles from Seminole.

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

The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seminole.

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.

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Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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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 Seminole. Straight-line distance: 154.18 mi (248.13 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Seminole

City in Oklahoma

Population18,863
Coordinates27.8397500, -82.7912100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Seminole (-82.79121, 27.83975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.9 L · about $26.17
Round trip
$52.35
12.62 gal · 47.8 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.17 $52.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.00 $58.00
Premium $4.90 $30.89 $61.79
Diesel $4.35 $27.45 $54.90

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Seminole. The current time is 20:37:30.

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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.