How far is Starke, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Starke, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 240 miles (386.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Starke and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starke and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on West Call Street
1453 ft · 47 sec · West Call Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Clair Street
561 ft · 30 sec · North Saint Clair Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
37.9 mi · 51 min · Water Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Reid Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Reid Street
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Continue on Memorial Bridge
5 mi · 8 min · Memorial Bridge
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto State Street
6 mi · 9 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 1
35 m · 2 sec · US Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 1
6.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
153.2 mi · 2 hr 45 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 Starke 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
153 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Starke and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starke to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 240 miles (386.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Starke and 120.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.13 one way or $70.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Starke and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewater
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 Edgewater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starke and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 211.93 mi (341.07 km).
#1 Starke
Town in Florida
| Population | 5,471 |
| Coordinates | 29.9441300, -82.1098300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $35.13 | $70.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.93 | $77.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.47 | $82.94 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.84 | $73.69 |
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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