How far is Placid Lakes, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Placid Lakes, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Placid Lakes and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Placid Lakes and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
122 m · 23 sec · Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Stinson Street Northwest
89 m · 14 sec · Stinson Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Wildcat Street Northwest
12 m · 6 sec · Wildcat Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Sabre Street
90 m · 15 sec · Sabre Street
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Turn right onto Gulfstream Avenue Northwest
881 ft · 44 sec · Gulfstream Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tobler Boulevard Northwest
2214 ft · 2 min · Tobler Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left
60.4 mi · 1 hr 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 Placid Lakes and Port Saint Lucie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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60.4 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Placid Lakes 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 Placid Lakes to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Okeechobee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Placid Lakes and 39.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Placid Lakes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Okeechobee
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 Okeechobee.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Placid Lakes and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 65 mi (104.6 km).
#1 Placid Lakes
City in United States of America
| Population | 3,716 |
| Coordinates | 27.2414400, -81.4070200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.68 | $25.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.51 | $27.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
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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