How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Silver Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Silver Springs, FL is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
191.85 mi
03h 43m
Flight
168.65 mi
271.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.65 mi
Kilometers
271.41 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.85 mi
Kilometers
308.76 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Springs
Sun, May 31, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 31, 5:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-31T09:50
Arrive Silver Springs
Sun, May 31, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Port Saint Lucie
96.1 mi
01h 51m
To Silver Springs
95.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    161.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Wildwood

    1601 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 North: Leesburg, Wildwood

    58 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Abshier Boulevard

    845 ft · 19 sec · Abshier Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hames Road

    1909 ft · 56 sec · Hames Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Southeast 58th Avenue

    10.5 mi · 18 min · Southeast 58th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast 55th Avenue

    1743 ft · 35 sec · Northeast 55th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Silver Springs Boulevard

    11 m · 1 sec · East Silver Springs Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Silver Springs Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
161 mi · 84%
US 301 North
12.2 mi · 6%
Southeast 58th Avenue
10.5 mi · 5%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

161 mi · 02h 53m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 51m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Cloudy near Silver Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 95.8 miles from Silver Springs.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.08 one way or $56.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 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 Silver Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Silver Springs. Straight-line distance: 168.65 mi (271.41 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Silver Springs

#2 Silver Springs

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population10,334
Coordinates29.2166400, -82.0575900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Silver Springs (-82.05759, 29.21664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.63 L · about $28.08
Round trip
$56.16
13.54 gal · 51.26 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.08 $56.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.11 $62.23
Premium $4.90 $33.15 $66.29
Diesel $4.35 $29.45 $58.90

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Silver Springs. The current time is 09:50:20.

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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.