How far is South Patrick Shores, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from South Patrick Shores, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
81.08 mi
01h 20m
Flight
64.73 mi
104.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.73 mi
Kilometers
104.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.08 mi
Kilometers
130.48 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in South Patrick Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Patrick Shores
2026-04-18T20:44
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Patrick Shores
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 South Patrick Shores
40.5 mi
00h 40m
To Port Saint Lucie
40.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°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 Patrick Shores and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Lucia Court

    851 ft · 38 sec · Saint Lucia Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive

    758 ft · 38 sec · Jolly Roger Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Court

    51 m · 15 sec · Saint Georges Court

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Patrick Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Patrick Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pineda Causeway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Pineda Causeway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Patrick Shores 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
68.1 mi · 84%
Pineda Causeway
6.37 mi · 8%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 6%
South Patrick Drive
1.15 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Saint Lucia Court
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

67.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
00h 40m from South Patrick Shores
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Patrick Shores 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 Patrick Shores to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 40.5 miles from South Patrick Shores and 40.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Patrick Shores and 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 South Patrick Shores and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 64.73 mi (104.17 km).

South Patrick Shores

#1 South Patrick Shores

City in United States of America

Population5,875
Coordinates28.2022300, -80.6095000
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: Saint Lucia Court (-80.609503, 28.202511)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.73
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.86 $23.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.14 $26.29
Premium $4.90 $14.00 $28.01
Diesel $4.35 $12.44 $24.88

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 Patrick Shores and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 20:44:35.

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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.