How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Indian Rocks Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Indian Rocks Beach, FL is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Indian Rocks Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Indian Rocks Beach.
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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
49.6 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
25.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 688 West: St Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ulmerton Road
11.1 mi · 19 min · Ulmerton Road
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Continue on Walsingham Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Walsingham Road
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Continue on Indian Rocks Causeway
146 m · 12 sec · Indian Rocks Causeway
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Continue on 5th Avenue North
1521 ft · 50 sec · 5th Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gulf Boulevard
3058 ft · 2 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
51 m · 14 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Indian Rocks Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 441
Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 01h 19m
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 Indian Rocks 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 Indian Rocks Beach?
The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 94 miles from Indian Rocks Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.50 one way or $55.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Indian Rocks Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Park
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 Highland Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Indian Rocks Beach. Straight-line distance: 158.33 mi (254.81 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 Indian Rocks Beach
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 27.8753000, -82.8512200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Rocks Beach (-82.85122, 27.8753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.84 | $57.68 |
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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