How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 374.6 miles (602.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
374.65 mi
05h 25m
Flight
322.06 mi
518.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.06 mi
Kilometers
518.31 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.65 mi
Kilometers
602.94 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Fri, May 1, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 1, 10:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-01T11:31
Arrive Tallahassee
Fri, May 1, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:10 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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Port Saint Lucie
186 mi
02h 42m
To Tallahassee
188.6 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 42 sec · East Pensacola Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
272 mi · 73%
I 10 West
88 mi · 23%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
322.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
02h 42m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.6 miles (602.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 188.6 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.84 one way or $109.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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 Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 322.06 mi (518.31 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.22 gal
50.04 L · about $54.84
Round trip
$109.67
26.44 gal · 100.08 L
Estimated CO2
117.5 kg one way
Round trip: 235 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $54.84 $109.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $60.76 $121.52
Premium $4.90 $64.73 $129.45
Diesel $4.35 $57.51 $115.01

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Tallahassee. The current time is 11:31:28.

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.