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

The driving distance from Lake Park, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
43.05 mi
00h 46m
Flight
38.32 mi
61.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.32 mi
Kilometers
61.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.05 mi
Kilometers
69.29 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, Jun 1, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Park
Mon, Jun 1, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Park
2026-06-01T18:51
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Mon, Jun 1, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Park
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
Hobe Sound
FL

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

From Lake Park
21.7 mi
00h 23m
To Port Saint Lucie
21.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    608 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1994 ft · 59 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northlake Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Northlake Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

    1870 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Indiantown Road

    2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    2591 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left 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 Park 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
27.4 mi · 64%
I 95 North
9.43 mi · 22%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 4%
Northlake Boulevard
1.31 mi · 3%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
Indiantown Road
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobe Sound
00h 23m from Lake Park
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy 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 Park to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Lake Park and 21.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hobe Sound, 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 Hobe Sound.

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West Palm Beach

39 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

67 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

82 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 38.32 mi (61.67 km).

Lake Park

#1 Lake Park

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population8,537
Coordinates26.8003400, -80.0664300
Altitude4
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: 7th Street (-80.06645, 26.800341)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.61
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.30 $12.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.97
Premium $4.90 $7.44 $14.88
Diesel $4.35 $6.61 $13.22

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Park and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 18:51:52.

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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.