How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Watertown, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Watertown, FL is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Watertown.
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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
95.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 47: Fort White, Lake City
1114 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest State Road 47
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest State Road 47
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Turn straight onto Southwest Main Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Main Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Duval Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Duval Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Jacksonvile Loop
595 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Jacksonvile Loop
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Turn left onto Northeast Milton Terrace
1019 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Milton Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Washington Street
551 ft · 15 sec · Northeast Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Watertown.
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 Clear leaving Port Saint Lucie and Patchy Fog near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Watertown?
The road trip is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 135.1 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.61 one way or $73.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Port Saint Lucie and Patchy Fog near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 242.72 mi (390.62 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 Watertown
Watertown is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1924500, -82.6145700 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-82.61457, 30.19245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $3.83 | $36.61 | $73.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $41.26 | $82.51 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $44.53 | $89.06 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $56.74 | $113.47 |
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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