How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Steinhatchee, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Steinhatchee, FL is about 282.1 miles (454 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Steinhatchee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Steinhatchee.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
90 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
48 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Young Boulevard
32.9 mi · 44 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
847 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Steinhatchee Bridge
856 ft · 17 sec · Steinhatchee Bridge
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Continue on 10th Street East
1298 ft · 31 sec · 10th Street East
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
3009 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
547 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
21 m · 2 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Steinhatchee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
165 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Steinhatchee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Steinhatchee?
The road trip is about 282.1 miles (454 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 141 miles from Steinhatchee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.27 one way or $82.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Steinhatchee.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Steinhatchee. Straight-line distance: 246.96 mi (397.44 km).
#1 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Steinhatchee
Steinhatchee is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6710600, -83.3876400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steinhatchee (-83.38764, 29.67106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $41.27 | $82.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.73 | $91.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.72 | $97.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.28 | $86.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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