How far is Pelican Bay, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Pelican Bay, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelican Bay and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on The Club
3 m · 7 sec · The Club
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Continue on The Club
95 m · 27 sec · The Club
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Turn left onto Gulf Park Drive
1529 ft · 51 sec · Gulf Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tamiami Trail North
820 ft · 18 sec · Tamiami Trail North
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Continue on Tamiami Trail North
2.9 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail North
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Turn right onto Immokalee Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Immokalee Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi · 35 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
4 mi · 6 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left
109 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
24.8 mi · 31 min · Park Street
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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 Pelican Bay and Port Saint Lucie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Industrial Drive
Turn left onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Pelican Bay and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Pelican Bay to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Pelican Bay and 85.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.22 one way or $48.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pelican Bay and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven
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 Moore Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelican Bay and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 115.98 mi (186.65 km).
#1 Pelican Bay
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,346 |
| Coordinates | 26.2312000, -81.8056400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $24.22 | $48.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.59 | $57.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.40 | $50.81 |
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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