How far is Manasota Key, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Manasota Key, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
149.27 mi
02h 52m
Flight
125.72 mi
202.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.72 mi
Kilometers
202.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.27 mi
Kilometers
240.22 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 29, 3:18 PM EDT
Return by in Manasota Key
Fri, May 29, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manasota Key
2026-05-29T12:26
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 29, 3:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manasota Key
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
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Manasota Key
74.6 mi
01h 26m
To Port Saint Lucie
74.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manasota Key Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Friday
Using Rotonda West as the closest live forecast in the Charlotte County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beach Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South McCall Road

    16.1 mi · 24 min · South McCall Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Veterans Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    14.7 mi · 26 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto NW Highway 72

    4.9 mi · 6 min · NW Highway 72

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2661 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 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 Manasota Key and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South McCall Road
16.1 mi · 11%
Kings Highway
14.7 mi · 10%
Veterans Boulevard
6.94 mi · 5%
I 95 South
5.38 mi · 4%
NW Highway 72
4.87 mi · 3%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

89.8 mi · 01h 57m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
125.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 26m from Manasota Key
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manasota Key and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manasota Key to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Manasota Key and 74.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manasota Key and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manasota Key and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 125.72 mi (202.32 km).

Manasota Key

#1 Manasota Key

Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida

Population1,229
Coordinates26.9253400, -82.3520400
Altitude0
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: (-82.355285, 26.928305)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $21.86
Round trip
$43.72
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.86 $43.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.22 $48.44
Premium $4.90 $25.80 $51.60
Diesel $4.35 $22.92 $45.85

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Manasota Key and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 12:26:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.