How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from South Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to South Beach, FL is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.92 mi
00h 46m
Flight
20.54 mi
33.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.54 mi
Kilometers
33.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.92 mi
Kilometers
38.49 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-18T07:03
Arrive South Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Port Saint Lucie
12 mi
00h 23m
To South Beach
11.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

    3063 ft · 1 min · Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East Prima Vista Boulevard

    1109 ft · 22 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard

    1230 ft · 27 sec · Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Prima Vista Boulevard

    2652 ft · 1 min · Prima Vista Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast Riomar Drive

    3219 ft · 1 min · Northeast Riomar Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 1

    7.9 mi · 15 min · US Highway 1

  9. 9

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Old Dixie Highway

    3276 ft · 2 min · Old Dixie Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Boulevard

    7.2 mi · 12 min · Atlantic Beach Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Regatta Drive

    1233 ft · 43 sec · Regatta Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Springline Drive

    1420 ft · 49 sec · Springline Drive

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springline Drive

    47 m · 9 sec · Springline Drive

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive

    2014 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Anchor Drive

    137 m · 16 sec · Anchor Drive

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive

    121 m · 14 sec · Anchor Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 1
7.91 mi · 33%
Atlantic Beach Boulevard
7.17 mi · 30%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 7%
North 4th Street
0.95 mi · 4%
Springline Drive
0.68 mi · 3%
Old Dixie Highway
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 1

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 1

7.91 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
00h 23m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near South Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 11.9 miles from South Beach.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near South Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and South Beach. Straight-line distance: 20.54 mi (33.05 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
South Beach

#2 South Beach

Census-Designated Place, Florida

Population3,501
Coordinates27.5911500, -80.3442200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: South Beach (-80.34422, 27.59115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.48 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.86 $7.72
Premium $4.90 $4.11 $8.23
Diesel $4.35 $3.65 $7.31

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and South Beach. The current time is 07:03:18.

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.