How far is Valparaiso, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Valparaiso, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 523.5 miles (842.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 433.3 miles (697.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valparaiso and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valparaiso and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
39 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Nordberg Avenue
751 ft · 36 sec · Nordberg Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valparaiso Parkway
887 ft · 24 sec · Valparaiso Parkway
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Turn right onto Aurora Street
1989 ft · 1 min · Aurora Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Government Avenue
1875 ft · 48 sec · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
226.1 mi · 4 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
165.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Valparaiso and Port Saint Lucie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 523.5 miles (842.5 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 261.4 miles from Valparaiso and 262.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 433.3 miles (697.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.2 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 $76.61 one way or $153.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valparaiso 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Valparaiso and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valparaiso and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 433.27 mi (697.28 km).
#1 Valparaiso
City in Florida
| Population | 5,848 |
| Coordinates | 30.5085300, -86.5027300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 842 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 31m |
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 | $76.61 | $153.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $84.89 | $169.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $90.43 | $180.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $80.34 | $160.69 |
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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