How far is South Beach, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from South Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.38 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.54 mi
33.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.54 mi
Kilometers
33.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.38 mi
Kilometers
39.23 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in South Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Beach
2026-04-18T05:45
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From South Beach
12 mi
00h 22m
To Port Saint Lucie
12.4 mi
00h 22m

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 SE
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 South Beach and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Anchor Drive

    99 m · 11 sec · Anchor Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive

    10 m · 2 sec · Anchor Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive

    116 m · 13 sec · Anchor Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Springline Drive

    2238 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springline Drive

    15 m · 2 sec · Springline Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive

    1403 ft · 52 sec · Springline Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Regatta Drive

    1255 ft · 45 sec · Regatta Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Dixie Highway

    3128 ft · 2 min · Old Dixie Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 1

    7.9 mi · 15 min · US Highway 1

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northeast Riomar Drive

    3224 ft · 2 min · Northeast Riomar Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Prima Vista Boulevard

    2652 ft · 53 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard

    1230 ft · 27 sec · Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Prima Vista Boulevard

    1109 ft · 24 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

    3063 ft · 1 min · Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 1
7.9 mi · 32%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.61 mi · 7%
North 4th Street
0.99 mi · 4%
East Prima Vista Boulevard
0.71 mi · 3%
Springline Drive
0.7 mi · 3%
Northeast Riomar Drive
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 1

Continue on US Highway 1

7.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
00h 22m from South Beach
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Beach 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 South Beach to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from South Beach and 12.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Beach and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Beach and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 20.54 mi (33.05 km).

South Beach

#1 South Beach

Census-Designated Place, Florida

Population3,501
Coordinates27.5911500, -80.3442200
Altitude0
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: (-80.343906, 27.590984)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.13
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.57 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.95 $7.91
Premium $4.90 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $4.35 $3.74 $7.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Beach and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 05:45:14.

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.