How far is Bowling Green, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
120.56 mi
02h 04m
Flight
93.42 mi
150.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.42 mi
Kilometers
150.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.56 mi
Kilometers
194.02 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 29, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Fri, May 29, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-05-29T12:26
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 29, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
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
Lake Placid
FL

Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA

From Bowling Green
59 mi
01h 02m
To Port Saint Lucie
61.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    8 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Avenue

    10.3 mi · 16 min · Oak Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Debank Street

    23.8 mi · 30 min · Debank Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    42.3 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    26 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2661 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Debank Street
66.1 mi · 55%
Oak Avenue
10.3 mi · 9%
I 95 South
5.38 mi · 4%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 4%
West Midway Road
4.44 mi · 4%
6th Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Debank Street

Continue straight

42.3 mi · 00h 56m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Placid
01h 02m from Bowling Green
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Lake Placid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Bowling Green and 61.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Placid

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

19 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

50 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

81 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Winter Haven

83 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 93.42 mi (150.35 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

City in Florida

Population2,897
Coordinates27.6383700, -81.8239700
Altitude36
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 (-81.823974, 27.638344)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.1 L · about $17.63
Round trip
$35.26
8.5 gal · 32.2 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.63 $35.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.53 $39.07
Premium $4.90 $20.81 $41.62
Diesel $4.35 $18.49 $36.97

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowling Green and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 12:26:23.

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.