How far is Longwood, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Longwood, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longwood and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longwood and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Palmetto Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · Palmetto Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
1908 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
1342 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Seminola Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Seminola Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Tuskawilla Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Tuskawilla Road
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Turn left onto Aloma Avenue
1961 ft · 47 sec · Aloma Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando
2901 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay
11.3 mi · 12 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
2445 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
84.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
1872 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Longwood 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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Longwood and 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 Longwood to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 69.6 miles from Longwood and 72.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Longwood and 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Shores.
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Winter Park
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longwood and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 114.51 mi (184.28 km).
#1 Longwood
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 14,085 |
| Coordinates | 28.7030500, -81.3384000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.82 | $41.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.84 | $43.67 |
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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