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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to South Daytona, FL is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
146.15 mi
02h 45m
Flight
135.33 mi
217.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.33 mi
Kilometers
217.79 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.15 mi
Kilometers
235.2 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Daytona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-18T22:06
Arrive South Daytona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
73.3 mi
01h 22m
To South Daytona
72.9 mi
01h 22m

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
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    785 ft · 19 sec · Taylor Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dunlawton Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ridgewood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ridgewood Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ridge Boulevard

    1588 ft · 42 sec · Ridge Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
135 mi · 93%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 3%
Dunlawton Avenue
3.59 mi · 2%
Ridgewood Avenue
1.86 mi · 1%
FL 421
0.45 mi
Ridge Boulevard
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
01h 22m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near South Daytona.

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 Daytona?

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 73.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 72.9 miles from South Daytona.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, 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 Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and South Daytona. Straight-line distance: 135.33 mi (217.79 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 Daytona

#2 South Daytona

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America

Population13,639
Coordinates29.1658200, -81.0045000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: South Daytona (-81.0045, 29.16582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.81
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.40 $42.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.72 $47.43
Premium $4.90 $25.26 $50.53
Diesel $4.35 $22.45 $44.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and South Daytona. The current time is 22:06:26.

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.