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

The driving distance from Wewahitchka, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 451.4 miles (726.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 352.6 miles (567.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
451.35 mi
06h 50m
Flight
352.53 mi
567.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
352.53 mi
Kilometers
567.35 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
451.35 mi
Kilometers
726.38 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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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 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Wewahitchka
Sun, Apr 19, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wewahitchka
2026-04-18T19:29
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:51 PM to 3:21 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
10:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wewahitchka
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
West Park
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Wewahitchka
225.6 mi
03h 25m
To Port Saint Lucie
225.7 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    27.3 mi · 39 min · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  9. 9

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wewahitchka 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
17 steps
8 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 · 27%
I-75 South
108 mi · 24%
Florida's Turnpike
83.1 mi · 18%
Florida's Turnpike South
83.1 mi · 18%
North 2nd Street
27.3 mi · 6%
East Central Avenue
4.53 mi · 1%
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
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.8 mi
352.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Park
03h 25m from Wewahitchka
Leave By
10:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wewahitchka 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 Wewahitchka to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 451.4 miles (726.4 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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?

West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.6 miles from Wewahitchka and 225.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 352.6 miles (567.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.8 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 $66.08 one way or $132.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wewahitchka 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 Wewahitchka and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near West Park

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

8 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

26 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

59 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

74 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wewahitchka and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 352.53 mi (567.35 km).

Wewahitchka

#1 Wewahitchka

City in Gulf County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates30.1127000, -85.2004700
Altitude14
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: FL 22 (-85.200469, 30.11271)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 726 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.93 gal
60.29 L · about $66.08
Round trip
$132.16
31.86 gal · 120.58 L
Estimated CO2
141.6 kg one way
Round trip: 283.1 kg / 624 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $66.08 $132.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $73.21 $146.43
Premium $4.90 $77.99 $155.99
Diesel $4.35 $69.30 $138.59

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wewahitchka, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL. The current time in Wewahitchka is 19:29:51, although it is 20:29:51 in Port Saint Lucie.

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.