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

The driving distance from Lake Mary, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
143.31 mi
02h 09m
Flight
117.16 mi
188.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.16 mi
Kilometers
188.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.31 mi
Kilometers
230.63 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, Jun 2, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Mary
Tue, Jun 2, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Mary
2026-06-02T09:12
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Tue, Jun 2, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Mary
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Lake Mary
71.6 mi
01h 04m
To Port Saint Lucie
71.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Mary and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Palmetto Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Palmetto Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Palmetto Street

    735 ft · 34 sec · Palmetto Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lake Mary Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Lake Mary Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lake Mary Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Lake Mary Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward Orlando

    1216 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on FL 417 Toll South

    1722 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Seminole Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa

    2445 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Mary 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
85.2 mi · 59%
Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 18%
Central Florida GreeneWay
11.3 mi · 8%
Seminole Expressway
11.1 mi · 8%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
West Lake Mary Boulevard
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

84.4 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
01h 04m from Lake Mary
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Mary and Partly Sunny then 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 Lake Mary to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Lake Mary and 71.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Mary and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, 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 Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mary and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 117.16 mi (188.55 km).

Lake Mary

#1 Lake Mary

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Population17,486
Coordinates28.7588800, -81.3178400
Altitude19
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: Palmetto Street (-81.317729, 28.758936)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.14 L · about $20.99
Round trip
$41.98
10.12 gal · 38.28 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.99 $41.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.26 $46.51
Premium $4.90 $24.77 $49.55
Diesel $4.35 $22.01 $44.02

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Mary and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 09:12:03.

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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.