How far is South Daytona, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from South Daytona, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Daytona and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Daytona and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on the route
47 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Ridge Boulevard
1549 ft · 43 sec · Ridge Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Ridgewood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ridgewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Dunlawton Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Continue on Taylor Road
1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
2448 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
1872 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Daytona and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving South Daytona 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 Daytona to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from South Daytona and 73.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Daytona and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Shores.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Daytona and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 135.33 mi (217.79 km).
#1 South Daytona
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 13,639 |
| Coordinates | 29.1658200, -81.0045000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $4.15 | $21.49 | $42.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.81 | $47.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.36 | $50.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
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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