How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Bradenton Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Bradenton Beach, FL is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.53 mi
03h 46m
Flight
144.9 mi
233.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.9 mi
Kilometers
233.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.53 mi
Kilometers
258.35 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradenton Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Apr 17, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-17T03:31
Arrive Bradenton Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Port Saint Lucie
80.2 mi
01h 53m
To Bradenton Beach
80.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
Bradenton Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Friday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Hickory Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 53rd Avenue East

    5.3 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 15th Street East

    1437 ft · 31 sec · 15th Street East

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 301 Boulevard East

    1 mi · 2 min · 301 Boulevard East

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto 44th Avenue East

    1255 ft · 25 sec · 44th Avenue East

  17. 17

    Continue on 44th Avenue Connector

    576 ft · 13 sec · 44th Avenue Connector

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cortez Road

    8.5 mi · 16 min · Cortez Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gulf Drive North

    63 m · 7 sec · Gulf Drive North

  20. 20

    Turn right

    66 m · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okeechobee Road
88.3 mi · 55%
East Hickory Street
41.8 mi · 26%
Cortez Road
8.5 mi · 5%
I 95 North
5.28 mi · 3%
53rd Avenue East
5.25 mi · 3%
West Midway Road
4.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Okeechobee Road

Keep slight right

67.3 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
144.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 53m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Bradenton Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 80.3 miles from Bradenton Beach.

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

The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Bradenton Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Placid Lakes, 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 Placid Lakes.

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Bradenton Beach. Straight-line distance: 144.9 mi (233.19 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Bradenton Beach

#2 Bradenton Beach

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,273
Coordinates27.4669800, -82.7039900
Altitude-3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Bradenton Beach (-82.70399, 27.46698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.44 L · about $23.48
Round trip
$46.96
11.32 gal · 42.88 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.48 $46.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.01 $52.03
Premium $4.90 $27.71 $55.42
Diesel $4.35 $24.62 $49.24

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Bradenton Beach. The current time is 03:31:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.