How far is West Pensacola, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from West Pensacola, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 568.9 miles (915.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 471.7 miles (759.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Pensacola and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pensacola and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Lillian Highway
2638 ft · 1 min · Lillian Highway
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Turn left onto New Warrington Road
833 ft · 25 sec · New Warrington Road
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Turn left onto Mobile Highway
528 ft · 13 sec · Mobile Highway
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Turn slight right
1429 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto New Warrington Spur
3275 ft · 1 min · New Warrington Spur
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Continue on West Fairfield Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fairfield Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on West Fairfield Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · West Fairfield Drive
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Turn right onto North Davis Highway
597 ft · 12 sec · North Davis Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 110 North
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 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 West Pensacola 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
283 mi · 05h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Pensacola 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 West Pensacola to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 568.9 miles (915.6 km) and usually takes 08h 26m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 284.1 miles from West Pensacola and 284.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 471.7 miles (759.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.2 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 $83.29 one way or $166.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Pensacola 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 Mostly Sunny around West Pensacola and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Waldo, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Pensacola and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 471.74 mi (759.19 km).
#1 West Pensacola
Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
| Population | 21,339 |
| Coordinates | 30.4265900, -87.2796900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 916 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 05m |
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 | $83.29 | $166.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $92.29 | $184.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $98.31 | $196.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $87.35 | $174.70 |
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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