How far is Harbor Bluffs, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Harbor Bluffs, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 185.2 miles (298 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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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 Harbor Bluffs and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harbor Bluffs and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Harbor View Lane
39 m · 6 sec · Harbor View Lane
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Turn slight right onto Gulfview Drive
1595 ft · 1 min · Gulfview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Indian Rocks Road
528 ft · 17 sec · South Indian Rocks Road
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 4 min · 8th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Clearwater Largo Road South
735 ft · 15 sec · Clearwater Largo Road South
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Continue on Ridge Road South
1.4 km · 2 min · Ridge Road South
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Turn left onto Ulmerton Road
8.8 mi · 15 min · Ulmerton Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275 North: Tampa
1.4 km · 2 min · Ulmerton Road
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
25.8 mi · 29 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 Harbor Bluffs 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Harbor Bluffs 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 Harbor Bluffs to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Harbor Bluffs and 92.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.09 one way or $54.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harbor Bluffs and Sunny 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 Harbor Bluffs and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 157.53 mi (253.52 km).
#1 Harbor Bluffs
Census designated place
| Population | 2,860 |
| Coordinates | 27.9094700, -82.8276000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.01 | $60.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.97 | $63.94 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.41 | $56.81 |
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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