How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Buenaventura Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Buenaventura Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Buenaventura Lakes.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
104.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway
1595 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto East Osceola Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
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Turn right onto Buenaventura Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Buenaventura Boulevard
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Turn left onto Florida Parkway
1462 ft · 42 sec · Florida Parkway
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Turn right onto Dorothy Lane
77 m · 13 sec · Dorothy Lane
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Turn right onto Gardenia Road
44 m · 6 sec · Gardenia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gardenia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Buenaventura Lakes.
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
105 mi · 01h 52m
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 Rain Showers leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Buenaventura Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Buenaventura Lakes?
The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 55.3 miles from Buenaventura Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Buenaventura Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Buenaventura Lakes. Straight-line distance: 94.54 mi (152.15 km).
#1 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buenaventura Lakes
Buenaventura Lakes is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.3358400, -81.3531300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buenaventura Lakes (-81.35313, 28.33584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $3.79 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $18.04 | $36.07 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $23.01 | $46.03 |
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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