How far is Coconut Creek, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Coconut Creek, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81 mi
01h 18m
Flight
72.78 mi
117.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.78 mi
Kilometers
117.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81 mi
Kilometers
130.36 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, May 2, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Coconut Creek
Sat, May 2, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coconut Creek
2026-05-02T14:19
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, May 2, 3:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coconut Creek
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
Palm Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Coconut Creek
40.6 mi
00h 39m
To Port Saint Lucie
40.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Portofino Point

    19 m · 4 sec · Portofino Point

  2. 2

    Continue on Portofino Point

    571 ft · 27 sec · Portofino Point

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wynmoor Circle

    3148 ft · 2 min · Wynmoor Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Westgate Drive

    628 ft · 26 sec · Westgate Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lyons Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lyons Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Sample Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

    159 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Toll

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    73.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 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 Coconut Creek and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
74.5 mi · 92%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 2%
Lyons Road
1.57 mi · 2%
West Sample Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Wynmoor Circle
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

73.6 mi · 01h 21m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
00h 39m from Coconut Creek
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coconut Creek and Mostly 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 Coconut Creek to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Coconut Creek and 40.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coconut Creek and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coconut Creek and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 72.78 mi (117.13 km).

Coconut Creek

#1 Coconut Creek

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population61,128
Coordinates26.2517500, -80.1789400
Altitude2
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: Portofino Point (-80.179322, 26.252037)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.73
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.86 $23.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.14 $26.29
Premium $4.90 $14.00 $28.01
Diesel $4.35 $12.44 $24.88

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Coconut Creek and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 14:19:58.

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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.