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

The driving distance from Rockledge, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.7 mi
01h 24m
Flight
76.53 mi
123.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.53 mi
Kilometers
123.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.7 mi
Kilometers
137.92 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 6, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Rockledge
Wed, May 6, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockledge
2026-05-06T14:34
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 6, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockledge
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Rockledge
42.8 mi
00h 42m
To Port Saint Lucie
42.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Derby Street

    84 m · 19 sec · Derby Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rosa L Jones Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rosa L Jones Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fiske Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Fiske Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    2123 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    74.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
75.3 mi · 88%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 5%
South Fiske Boulevard
4.14 mi · 5%
Rosa L Jones Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Derby Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

74.9 mi · 01h 20m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
00h 42m from Rockledge
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockledge and Mostly 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 Rockledge to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Rockledge and 42.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockledge and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockledge and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 76.53 mi (123.17 km).

Rockledge

#1 Rockledge

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

Population28,253
Coordinates28.3508400, -80.7253300
Altitude7
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: Derby Street (-80.725339, 28.351002)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.05
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.53 $25.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.88 $27.76
Premium $4.90 $14.79 $29.57
Diesel $4.35 $13.14 $26.27

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockledge and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 14:34:54.

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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.