How far is Punta Rassa, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Punta Rassa, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
152.68 mi
02h 53m
Flight
116.58 mi
187.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.58 mi
Kilometers
187.61 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.68 mi
Kilometers
245.72 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Punta Rassa
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Punta Rassa
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Punta Rassa
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
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Punta Rassa
73.4 mi
01h 26m
To Port Saint Lucie
79.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Punta Rassa Road

    2426 ft · 2 min · Punta Rassa Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto McGregor Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · McGregor Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Summerlin Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Summerlin Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gladiolus Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Gladiolus Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound

    1318 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard

    1709 ft · 35 sec · Colonial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    109 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Park Street

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Park Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2661 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 23%
Park Street
24.8 mi · 16%
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 16%
Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
7.76 mi · 5%
North Bridge Street
7.73 mi · 5%
Summerlin Road
6.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Drive

Turn left onto Industrial Drive

34.4 mi · 00h 46m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 26m from Punta Rassa
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Punta Rassa and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Punta Rassa and 79.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Punta Rassa and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, 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 Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Punta Rassa and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 116.58 mi (187.61 km).

Punta Rassa

#1 Punta Rassa

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population1,750
Coordinates26.4878600, -82.0123100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Port Saint Lucie

#2 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.01231, 26.487828)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.77 $49.54
Premium $4.90 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $4.35 $23.45 $46.89

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 Punta Rassa and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 20:29:55.

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.