How far is Carrollwood, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Carrollwood, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 165 miles (265.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollwood and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollwood and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Carrollwood Drive
941 ft · 34 sec · Carrollwood Drive
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Turn right onto Lipsey Road
108 m · 14 sec · Lipsey Road
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Turn right onto Mc Farland Road
573 ft · 16 sec · Mc Farland Road
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Continue on Lake Ridge Road
1903 ft · 56 sec · Lake Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Ellen Drive
2707 ft · 1 min · Lake Ellen Drive
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Turn right onto North Armenia Avenue
1462 ft · 38 sec · North Armenia Avenue
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Continue on North Armenia Avenue
1865 ft · 51 sec · North Armenia Avenue
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Turn left onto West Country Club Drive
2269 ft · 1 min · West Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto North Forest Hills Drive
54 m · 9 sec · North Forest Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Braeside Place
1425 ft · 49 sec · Braeside Place
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Turn right onto Country Club Drive
151 m · 14 sec · Country Club Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Country Club Drive
21 m · 4 sec · Country Club Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Country Club Drive
2283 ft · 1 min · Country Club Drive
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Continue on East Fowler Avenue
6.1 mi · 11 min · East Fowler Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollwood and Port Saint Lucie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Carrollwood and Mostly Clear near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollwood to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 165 miles (265.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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 82.6 miles from Carrollwood and 82.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Carrollwood and Mostly Clear near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Babson Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollwood and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 141.13 mi (227.12 km).
#1 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0500200, -82.4928700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $22.31 | $44.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $34.58 | $69.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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