How far is Okeechobee County, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Okeechobee County, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okeechobee County and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okeechobee County and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Northwest 160th Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Northwest 160th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 144th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Northeast 144th Street
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Continue on Dark Hammock Road
1337 ft · 25 sec · Dark Hammock Road
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Continue on Northeast 56th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 56th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 120th Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · Northeast 120th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 128th Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · Northeast 128th Avenue
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Turn sharp left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Midway Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 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 Okeechobee County and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp left
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Okeechobee County 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 Okeechobee County to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Cypress Quarters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Okeechobee County and 25 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Okeechobee County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Cypress Quarters
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okeechobee County and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 33.65 mi (54.15 km).
#1 Okeechobee County
County in Florida, United States
| Population | 42,297 |
| Coordinates | 27.3862900, -80.8885800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.20 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
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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