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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Cleveland, FL is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.73 mi
02h 49m
Flight
103.04 mi
165.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.04 mi
Kilometers
165.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.73 mi
Kilometers
200.74 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 11:21 AM EST
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Nov 8, 2:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-11-08T08:32
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 11:21 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Placid
FL

Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA

From Port Saint Lucie
62.3 mi
01h 24m
To Cleveland
62.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto DeSoto Avenue

    2426 ft · 1 min · DeSoto Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Brevard Avenue

    20.1 mi · 28 min · South Brevard Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    36 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    686 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okeechobee Road
88.3 mi · 71%
South Brevard Avenue
20.2 mi · 16%
I 95 North
5.28 mi · 4%
West Midway Road
4.88 mi · 4%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 3%
East Hickory Street
0.72 mi · 1%
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 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Placid
01h 24m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
12:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 Placid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 62.4 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Placid

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

19 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

50 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

81 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Winter Haven

83 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 103.04 mi (165.83 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 Cleveland

Cleveland is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.9617300, -81.9839800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Cleveland (-81.98398, 26.96173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $16.87
Round trip
$33.75
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $16.87 $33.75
Mid-grade $4.32 $19.02 $38.04
Premium $4.66 $20.51 $41.03
Diesel $5.92 $26.06 $52.12

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Cleveland. The current time is 08:32:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.