How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Alva, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Alva, FL is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
112.3 mi
02h 35m
Flight
87.24 mi
140.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.24 mi
Kilometers
140.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.3 mi
Kilometers
180.73 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alva
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-15T06:39
Arrive Alva
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
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
Buckhead Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
56.2 mi
01h 17m
To Alva
56.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road

    124 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Midway Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Road

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Hickpochee Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2436 ft · 48 sec · Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Alva.

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parrott Avenue
32.8 mi · 29%
Okeechobee Road
24.4 mi · 22%
Hickpochee Avenue
12.1 mi · 11%
I 95 North
5.28 mi · 5%
West Midway Road
4.88 mi · 4%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Parrott Avenue

Continue straight

29.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckhead Ridge
01h 17m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Alva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Buckhead Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 56.1 miles from Alva.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.43 one way or $32.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Alva.

Stop Ideas Near Buckhead Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buckhead Ridge, 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 Buckhead Ridge.

RAIL

Okeechobee

15 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

67 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

95 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

109 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Alva. Straight-line distance: 87.24 mi (140.4 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alva

Alva is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.7156200, -81.6100800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Alva (-81.61008, 26.71562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
15 L · about $16.43
Round trip
$32.85
7.92 gal · 30 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.43 $32.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.20 $36.40
Premium $4.90 $19.39 $38.78
Diesel $4.35 $17.23 $34.45

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Alva. The current time is 06:39:38.

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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.