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

The driving distance from Bartow, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.25 mi
01h 58m
Flight
100.44 mi
161.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.44 mi
Kilometers
161.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.25 mi
Kilometers
187.09 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 5, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bartow
Tue, May 5, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartow
2026-05-05T05:38
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 5, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartow
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Bartow
58 mi
00h 59m
To Port Saint Lucie
58.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive

    2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

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

    926 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flamingo Drive
51.3 mi · 44%
Florida's Turnpike
50.8 mi · 44%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike South
0.18 mi
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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
00h 59m from Bartow
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartow and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Bartow to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Bartow and 58.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartow and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 100.44 mi (161.64 km).

Bartow

#1 Bartow

County seat of Polk County, Florida

Population20,201
Coordinates27.8964100, -81.8431400
Altitude37
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: Main Street (-81.84314, 27.896424)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.01
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.01 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.84 $37.69
Premium $4.90 $20.07 $40.15
Diesel $4.35 $17.83 $35.67

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartow and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 05:38:37.

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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.