How far is Buckhead Ridge, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
49.45 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.25 mi
56.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.25 mi
Kilometers
56.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.45 mi
Kilometers
79.59 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhead Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhead Ridge
2026-04-18T04:48
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckhead Ridge
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
Cypress Quarters
FL

Census designated place

From Buckhead Ridge
24.7 mi
00h 29m
To Port Saint Lucie
24.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
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 Buckhead Ridge and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Drive West

    2019 ft · 2 min · Lake Drive West

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Street

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  6. 6

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

    2661 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhead Ridge 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Street
24.8 mi · 50%
I 95 South
5.38 mi · 11%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 9%
West Midway Road
4.44 mi · 9%
Parrott Avenue
3.13 mi · 6%
Lake Drive West
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Park Street

Turn right onto Park Street

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cypress Quarters
00h 29m from Buckhead Ridge
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buckhead Ridge 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 Buckhead Ridge to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Cypress Quarters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Buckhead Ridge and 24.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buckhead Ridge and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Cypress Quarters

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

2 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

67 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

96 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

114 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckhead Ridge and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 35.25 mi (56.73 km).

Buckhead Ridge

#1 Buckhead Ridge

Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida

Population1,450
Coordinates27.1303300, -80.8936700
Altitude4
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: Lake Drive West (-80.894121, 27.130076)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.04 $16.09
Premium $4.90 $8.57 $17.14
Diesel $4.35 $7.61 $15.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckhead Ridge and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 04:48:12.

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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.