How far is Lacoochee, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Lacoochee, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 171 miles (275.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lacoochee and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacoochee and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Bower Road
28 m · 3 sec · Bower Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Burwell Road
2 mi · 3 min · Burwell Road
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Turn right onto Cortez Boulevard
20 mi · 27 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Continue on Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Continue on West Orange Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Orange Street
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2488 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
2844 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
128.9 mi · 2 hr 18 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 Lacoochee and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
129 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lacoochee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lacoochee to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 171 miles (275.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Lacoochee and 85.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.01 one way or $50.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lacoochee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
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 Saint Cloud.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lacoochee and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 137.6 mi (221.44 km).
#1 Lacoochee
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida
| Population | 1,714 |
| Coordinates | 28.4658300, -82.1720300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.71 | $55.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.52 | $59.05 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.23 | $52.46 |
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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