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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.87 mi
02h 15m
Flight
135.33 mi
217.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.33 mi
Kilometers
217.79 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.87 mi
Kilometers
236.37 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in South Daytona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Daytona
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Daytona
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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From South Daytona
73.4 mi
01h 07m
To Port Saint Lucie
73.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
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 Daytona and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Ridge Boulevard

    1549 ft · 43 sec · Ridge Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ridgewood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ridgewood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dunlawton Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Taylor Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    2448 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
136 mi · 92%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
Dunlawton Avenue
3.58 mi · 2%
South Ridgewood Avenue
1.83 mi · 1%
Ridge Boulevard
0.29 mi
Taylor Road
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
01h 07m from South Daytona
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

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).

South Daytona

#1 South Daytona

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America

Population13,639
Coordinates29.1658200, -81.0045000
Altitude3
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: (-81.004418, 29.165769)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.62 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.97
10.36 gal · 39.24 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Daytona and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 20:29:49.

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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.