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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to South Miami, FL is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.88 mi
02h 26m
Flight
109.66 mi
176.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.66 mi
Kilometers
176.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.88 mi
Kilometers
196.14 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-23T06:55
Arrive South Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Villages of Oriole
FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
61.1 mi
01h 13m
To South Miami
60.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2780 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    3 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 70th Street

    1985 ft · 1 min · Southwest 70th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest 62nd Avenue

    652 ft · 21 sec · Southwest 62nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 68th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Southwest 68th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 68th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
98.7 mi · 81%
I 95 South
14 mi · 11%
South Dixie Highway
3.05 mi · 3%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
I 95
1.15 mi · 1%
Dixie Highway
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

98.7 mi · 01h 49m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villages of Oriole
01h 13m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Cloudy near South Miami.

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 Miami?

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Villages of Oriole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 60.8 miles from South Miami.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Cloudy near South Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Villages of Oriole

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Villages of Oriole and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City of Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach , FL
150 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rating 3.0/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office,Tourist information center
City of Boynton Beach
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Boynton Beach

Boynton Beach , FL
100 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Rating 3.2/5 43 reviews City Hall,City government office
LakeWorth City Hall
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

LakeWorth City Hall

Lake Worth , FL
7 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Villages of Oriole.

RAIL

Delray Beach

6 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

16 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

West Palm Beach

29 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

38 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and South Miami. Straight-line distance: 109.66 mi (176.48 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 Miami

#2 South Miami

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Population11,807
Coordinates25.7076000, -80.2933800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: South Miami (-80.29338, 25.7076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.28 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.67
8.6 gal · 32.56 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.84 $35.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.76 $39.53
Premium $4.90 $21.05 $42.11
Diesel $4.35 $18.71 $37.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and South Miami. The current time is 06:55:11.

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.