How far is Lely, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Lely, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lely and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lely and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on the route
31 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
6 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
54 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Forest Hills Boulevard
104 m · 11 sec · Forest Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto Augusta Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Augusta Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road
1191 ft · 26 sec · Rattlesnake Hammock Road
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Turn left onto Santa Barbara Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Santa Barbara Boulevard
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Turn right onto Davis Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Davis Boulevard
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Turn left onto Collier Boulevard
1030 ft · 25 sec · Collier Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Miami
2803 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
2273 ft · 30 sec · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
19.7 mi · 23 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1500 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
71.4 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Lely and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Lely and Mostly Cloudy 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 Lely to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Tamarac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Lely and 78.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.14 one way or $50.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lely and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Tamarac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tamarac.
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Hollywood
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lely and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 118.46 mi (190.65 km).
#1 Lely
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 3,451 |
| Coordinates | 26.1006500, -81.7284200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $25.14 | $50.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.85 | $55.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
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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