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

The driving distance from Springfield, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 473.4 miles (761.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
473.34 mi
07h 17m
Flight
374.95 mi
603.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
374.95 mi
Kilometers
603.42 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
473.34 mi
Kilometers
761.77 km
Drive Time
07h 17m

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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 07h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 4, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Mon, May 4, 8:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-04T06:05
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 4, 1:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:18 PM to 3:48 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Springfield
236 mi
03h 38m
To Port Saint Lucie
237.3 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    1115 ft · 35 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Transmitter Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Transmitter Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    20 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    165.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
122 mi · 26%
I-75 South
108 mi · 23%
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 18%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 18%
Transmitter Road
4.13 mi · 1%
Greensboro Highway
2.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

165 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.5 mi
374.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
03h 38m from Springfield
Leave By
9:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 473.4 miles (761.8 km) and usually takes 07h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236 miles from Springfield and 237.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.27 one way or $138.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Springfield and Port Saint Lucie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 374.95 mi (603.42 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

City in Florida, United States

Population8,227
Coordinates30.1532600, -85.6113200
Altitude8
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: East 3rd Street (-85.611322, 30.153071)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 762 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.7 gal
63.23 L · about $69.27
Round trip
$138.54
33.4 gal · 126.46 L
Estimated CO2
148.4 kg one way
Round trip: 296.8 kg / 654 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $69.27 $138.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $76.75 $153.51
Premium $4.90 $81.76 $163.53
Diesel $4.35 $72.65 $145.29

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Springfield, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The current time in Springfield is 06:05:24, although it is 07:05:24 in Port Saint Lucie.

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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.