How far is Lakeside, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeside, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.93 mi
03h 40m
Flight
213.95 mi
344.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.95 mi
Kilometers
344.32 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.93 mi
Kilometers
384.52 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 25, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Lakeside
Mon, May 25, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeside
2026-05-25T07:56
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 25, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeside
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edgewater
FL

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Lakeside
119.8 mi
01h 50m
To Port Saint Lucie
119.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harden Road

    68 m · 11 sec · Harden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkside Avenue

    103 m · 20 sec · Parkside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moody Avenue

    928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peoria Road

    1262 ft · 37 sec · Peoria Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto College Drive

    2562 ft · 54 sec · College Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Blanding Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Blanding Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Daytona Beach

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    216.2 mi · 3 hr 53 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeside 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
217 mi · 91%
West Beltway
10.3 mi · 4%
Blanding Boulevard
4.86 mi · 2%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 2%
I 295 South
0.9 mi
College Drive
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

216 mi · 03h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
213.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewater
01h 50m from Lakeside
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeside and Mostly 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 Lakeside to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.8 miles from Lakeside and 119.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.97 one way or $69.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeside and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewater

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

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

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

29 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Sanford

43 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

44 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

62 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 213.95 mi (344.32 km).

Lakeside

#1 Lakeside

Small town in Navajo County

Population30,943
Coordinates30.1299600, -81.7681500
Altitude20
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: Harden Road (-81.76824, 30.13024)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.92 L · about $34.97
Round trip
$69.94
16.86 gal · 63.84 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $34.97 $69.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.74 $77.49
Premium $4.90 $41.27 $82.55
Diesel $4.35 $36.67 $73.34

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeside and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 07:56:32.

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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.