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

The driving distance from Steinhatchee, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
282.34 mi
04h 35m
Flight
246.96 mi
397.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.96 mi
Kilometers
397.44 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.34 mi
Kilometers
454.39 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Steinhatchee
Wed, May 13, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steinhatchee
2026-05-12T17:05
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Steinhatchee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ferndale
FL

Town in Lake County, Florida, United States

From Steinhatchee
141.3 mi
02h 17m
To Port Saint Lucie
141.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    21 m · 2 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    547 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    3009 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 10th Street East

    1298 ft · 26 sec · 10th Street East

  5. 5

    Continue on Steinhatchee Bridge

    1703 ft · 40 sec · Steinhatchee Bridge

  6. 6

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    24.7 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 26 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 Steinhatchee 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 29%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 29%
I 75 South
25 mi · 9%
Steinhatchee Bridge
8.62 mi · 3%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 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

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
246.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
02h 17m from Steinhatchee
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Steinhatchee and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Steinhatchee and 141.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.31 one way or $82.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Steinhatchee and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

33 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

34 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

42 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

43 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steinhatchee and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 246.96 mi (397.44 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Steinhatchee

Steinhatchee is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.6710600, -83.3876400
Altitude2
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: Riverside Drive (-83.387593, 29.671144)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.71 L · about $41.31
Round trip
$82.63
19.92 gal · 75.42 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.31 $82.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.78 $91.55
Premium $4.90 $48.76 $97.53
Diesel $4.35 $43.33 $86.65

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Steinhatchee and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 17:05:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.