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

The driving distance from Sawgrass, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.38 mi
03h 34m
Flight
209.61 mi
337.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.61 mi
Kilometers
337.33 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.38 mi
Kilometers
369.15 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 29, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Sawgrass
Fri, May 29, 7:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sawgrass
2026-05-29T12:25
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 29, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sawgrass
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
Mims
FL

Census designated place

From Sawgrass
114.6 mi
01h 47m
To Port Saint Lucie
114.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Run Drive South

    13 m · 5 sec · Deer Run Drive South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Preston Trail East

    98 m · 14 sec · Preston Trail East

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Preston Trail East

    44 m · 11 sec · Preston Trail East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sawgrass Drive East

    873 ft · 40 sec · Sawgrass Drive East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ponte Vedra Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Ponte Vedra Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Mickler Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mickler Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palm Valley Road

    60 m · 3 sec · Palm Valley Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Nocatee Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1791 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    208.5 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sawgrass 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
209 mi · 91%
Valley Ridge Boulevard
4.93 mi · 2%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 2%
Nocatee Parkway
3.14 mi · 1%
Palm Valley Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Ponte Vedra Boulevard
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 44m

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
209.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mims
01h 47m from Sawgrass
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sawgrass and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Mims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Sawgrass and 114.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.56 one way or $67.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sawgrass and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Mims

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

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

RAIL

Sanford

46 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

50 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

55 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

63 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sawgrass and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 209.61 mi (337.33 km).

Sawgrass

#1 Sawgrass

Census-designated place in St.

Population4,880
Coordinates30.1927400, -81.3706400
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: Deer Run Drive South (-81.370485, 30.192687)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.64 L · about $33.56
Round trip
$67.11
16.18 gal · 61.28 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.56 $67.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.18 $74.36
Premium $4.90 $39.61 $79.22
Diesel $4.35 $35.19 $70.38

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Sawgrass and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 12:25:58.

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.