How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Key Largo, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Key Largo, FL is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Key Largo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Key Largo.
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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 left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
95.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
9.3 mi · 16 min · Overseas Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
138 m · 28 sec · Overseas Highway
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Turn right onto Harbor Drive
94 m · 14 sec · Harbor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Key Largo.
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
95.5 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Key Largo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Key Largo?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Lauderhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 87.6 miles from Key Largo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Key Largo.
Stop Ideas Near Lauderhill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lauderhill.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Miami Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Key Largo. Straight-line distance: 152.63 mi (245.64 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 Key Largo
Census designated place in Florida, United States
| Population | 10,433 |
| Coordinates | 25.0865200, -80.4472800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Key Largo (-80.44728, 25.08652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $25.68 | $51.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.31 | $60.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.93 | $53.85 |
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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