How far is Lake Lucerne, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Lucerne, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.41 mi
01h 39m
Flight
92.06 mi
148.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.06 mi
Kilometers
148.16 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.41 mi
Kilometers
163.21 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Lucerne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Lucerne
2026-04-19T05:20
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Lucerne
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
Lake Belvedere Estates
FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Lake Lucerne
50.8 mi
00h 49m
To Port Saint Lucie
50.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Lake Lucerne and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Lucerne and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 208th Street

    806 ft · 41 sec · Northwest 208th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 25th Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Northwest 25th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 207th Street

    879 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 207th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    2671 ft · 59 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest 215th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 215th Street

  6. 6

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

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    95.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Lucerne 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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
96.5 mi · 95%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 2%
Northwest 215th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Northwest 27th Avenue
0.51 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

95.7 mi · 01h 47m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Belvedere Estates
00h 49m from Lake Lucerne
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Lucerne 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 Lake Lucerne to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Lake Belvedere Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Lake Lucerne and 50.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lake Lucerne and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Belvedere Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Belvedere Estates, 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 Lake Belvedere Estates.

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West Palm Beach

7 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

26 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

41 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
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Fort Lauderdale

63 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Lucerne and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 92.06 mi (148.16 km).

Lake Lucerne

#1 Lake Lucerne

Former census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, near the Broward County border.

Population9,044
Coordinates25.9650900, -80.2414400
Altitude1
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: Northwest 208th Street (-80.24144, 25.965087)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.55 L · about $14.85
Round trip
$29.70
7.16 gal · 27.1 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.85 $29.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.45 $32.91
Premium $4.90 $17.53 $35.06
Diesel $4.35 $15.57 $31.15

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 Lake Lucerne and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 05:20:12.

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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.