How far is El Portal, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from El Portal, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
108.45 mi
01h 47m
Flight
99.87 mi
160.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.87 mi
Kilometers
160.72 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.45 mi
Kilometers
174.54 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in El Portal
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Portal
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Portal
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
Greenacres City
FL

City in central Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

From El Portal
54.4 mi
00h 53m
To Port Saint Lucie
54.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 2nd Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 103rd Street

    1342 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 103rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest 103rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest 103rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    98.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left 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 El Portal 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
99.8 mi · 92%
I 95 North
3.38 mi · 3%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

98.6 mi · 01h 50m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenacres City
00h 53m from El Portal
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving El Portal and Partly 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 El Portal to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Greenacres City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from El Portal and 54.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around El Portal and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Greenacres City

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

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

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West Palm Beach

12 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

19 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

34 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

56 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Portal and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 99.87 mi (160.72 km).

El Portal

#1 El Portal

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,355
Coordinates25.8553700, -80.1931000
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: Northeast 2nd Avenue (-80.193096, 25.85537)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.77
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.89 $31.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.60 $35.21
Premium $4.90 $18.75 $37.50
Diesel $4.35 $16.66 $33.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between El Portal and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 05:47:46.

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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.