How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Fruitville, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Fruitville, FL is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Fruitville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Fruitville.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road
124 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto West Midway Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Road
21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right
67.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hickory Street
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Turn left
33.6 mi · 44 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 72
32 m · 2 sec · State Road 72
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 72
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road 72
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Continue on Clark Road
156 m · 11 sec · Clark Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clark Road
35 m · 2 sec · Clark Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Clark Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Clark Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 758: Sarasota
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
542 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Bee Ridge Road
1817 ft · 45 sec · Bee Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Cattlemen Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Cattlemen Road
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Turn left onto Palmer Boulevard
1960 ft · 56 sec · Palmer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Albritton Avenue
1069 ft · 47 sec · Albritton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albritton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Fruitville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Fruitville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Fruitville?
The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 73.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 73.8 miles from Fruitville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Fruitville.
Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes
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 Placid Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Fruitville. Straight-line distance: 129.39 mi (208.23 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 Fruitville
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 13,224 |
| Coordinates | 27.3297700, -82.4576000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitville (-82.4576, 27.32977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $4.15 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
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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