Columbia, South Carolina to Port Saint Lucie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

465.2 miles 748.6 km · straight line
558.2 miles estimated 898.3 km · driving distance
11h 14min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Port Saint Lucie?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Port Saint Lucie is 465.2 miles (748.6 km) as the crow flies. Port Saint Lucie is located S of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 558.2 miles, taking about 11h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Port Saint Lucie in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina and Port Saint Lucie. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, South Carolina to Port Saint Lucie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 14min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 29min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 40min $67–$195* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Port Saint Lucie

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Port Saint Lucie
27.29°N, 80.35°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients