How far is Loxahatchee Groves, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Loxahatchee Groves, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
55.9 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.39 mi
68.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.39 mi
Kilometers
68.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.9 mi
Kilometers
89.97 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Loxahatchee Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loxahatchee Groves
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loxahatchee Groves
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
Tequesta
FL

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

From Loxahatchee Groves
28.1 mi
00h 30m
To Port Saint Lucie
27.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tangerine Drive

    1606 ft · 1 min · Tangerine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto D Road

    553 ft · 26 sec · D Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Southern Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    45.1 mi · 48 min · Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loxahatchee Groves 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
45.9 mi · 82%
Southern Boulevard
6.9 mi · 12%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 3%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
0.34 mi · 1%
Tangerine Drive
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

45.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tequesta
00h 30m from Loxahatchee Groves
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Loxahatchee Groves and Partly 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 Loxahatchee Groves to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Loxahatchee Groves and 27.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Loxahatchee Groves and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Tequesta

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

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

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West Palm Beach

29 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

57 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

72 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

76 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loxahatchee Groves and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 42.39 mi (68.22 km).

Loxahatchee Groves

#1 Loxahatchee Groves

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population3,623
Coordinates26.6836800, -80.2797700
Altitude5
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: Tangerine Drive (-80.279922, 26.684028)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.05 $18.11
Premium $4.90 $9.65 $19.29
Diesel $4.35 $8.57 $17.14

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Loxahatchee Groves and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 01:59:35.

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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.