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

The driving distance from Zephyrhills, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.34 mi
02h 43m
Flight
129.4 mi
208.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.4 mi
Kilometers
208.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.34 mi
Kilometers
246.78 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 24, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Zephyrhills
Mon, May 25, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zephyrhills
2026-05-24T20:46
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 24, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zephyrhills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Zephyrhills
76.7 mi
01h 21m
To Port Saint Lucie
76.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    37 m · 8 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    93 m · 18 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gall Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gall Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul S Buchman Highway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Paul S Buchman Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Alexander Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alexander Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Paul Buchman Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Paul Buchman Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 4 East: Orlando

    3117 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Polk Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow

    2311 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zephyrhills and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 41%
Florida's Turnpike
50.8 mi · 33%
Paul S Buchman Highway
9.81 mi · 6%
Polk Parkway
9.42 mi · 6%
Bartow Road
6.89 mi · 4%
I 4 East
5.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 21m from Zephyrhills
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Zephyrhills and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Zephyrhills to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Zephyrhills and 76.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Zephyrhills and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

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

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Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zephyrhills and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 129.4 mi (208.25 km).

Zephyrhills

#1 Zephyrhills

City in Florida

Population17,019
Coordinates28.2336200, -82.1811900
Altitude29
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: 5th Avenue (-82.181217, 28.233669)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.48 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.88
10.82 gal · 40.96 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.44 $44.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.86 $49.73
Premium $4.90 $26.49 $52.97
Diesel $4.35 $23.53 $47.07

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Zephyrhills and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 20:46:14.

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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.