How far is Plantation, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Plantation, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plantation and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plantation and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Garden Court
707 ft · 27 sec · Garden Court
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Turn right onto 8 Street
1159 ft · 41 sec · 8 Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue
1095 ft · 32 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Sunrise Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
152 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
77 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
710 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1571 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
83.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Plantation and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
83.7 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plantation and 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 Plantation to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Schall Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Plantation and 44.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plantation and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Schall Circle
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 Schall Circle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plantation and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 80.46 mi (129.49 km).
#1 Plantation
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 96,351 |
| Coordinates | 26.1342100, -80.2318400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
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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