How far is Lake Clarke Shores, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Clarke Shores and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Clarke Shores and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on West Lake Drive
3160 ft · 2 min · West Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Forest Hill Boulevard
1964 ft · 56 sec · Forest Hill Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2325 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
1870 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Indiantown Road
2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp right
591 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
26.6 mi · 29 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.3 km · 2 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 Lake Clarke Shores and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Clarke Shores 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 Lake Clarke Shores to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Lake Clarke Shores and 26.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Clarke Shores and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Tequesta
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 Tequesta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Clarke Shores and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 47.9 mi (77.08 km).
#1 Lake Clarke Shores
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 26.6453400, -80.0758800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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