How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Avon Park, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Avon Park, FL is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.49 mi
01h 52m
Flight
85.54 mi
137.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.54 mi
Kilometers
137.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.49 mi
Kilometers
153.68 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-15T07:50
Arrive Avon Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Lake Belvedere Estates
FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
47.9 mi
00h 56m
To Avon Park
47.6 mi
00h 56m

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
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2780 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 818: Griffin Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Griffin Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Griffin Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    33 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest 27th Avenue

    1120 ft · 49 sec · Southwest 27th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 27th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
87.7 mi · 92%
Griffin Road
2.52 mi · 3%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 2%
SR 818
1.41 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

87.7 mi · 01h 37m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Belvedere Estates
00h 56m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Avon Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Lake Belvedere Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 47.6 miles from Avon Park.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Belvedere Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Belvedere Estates, 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 Lake Belvedere Estates.

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West Palm Beach

7 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

26 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

41 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

63 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Avon Park. Straight-line distance: 85.54 mi (137.66 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Avon Park

#2 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,719
Coordinates26.0656400, -80.1769900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Avon Park (-80.17699, 26.06564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.76 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
6.74 gal · 25.52 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.98 $27.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.49 $30.98
Premium $4.90 $16.50 $33.00
Diesel $4.35 $14.66 $29.32

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 Avon Park. The current time is 07:50:27.

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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.