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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.5 mi
03h 31m
Flight
152.63 mi
245.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.63 mi
Kilometers
245.64 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.5 mi
Kilometers
282.44 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Key Largo
Thu, May 7, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, May 7, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-06T22:39
Arrive Key Largo
Thu, May 7, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lauderhill
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Port Saint Lucie
88 mi
01h 45m
To Key Largo
87.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2780 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Overseas Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    138 m · 28 sec · Overseas Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harbor Drive

    94 m · 14 sec · Harbor Drive

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
95.5 mi · 54%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 27%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 11%
Overseas Highway
9.43 mi · 5%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
152.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lauderhill
01h 45m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lauderhill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lauderhill.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

5 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

15 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

22 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

33 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave

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).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Key Largo

#2 Key Largo

Census designated place in Florida, United States

Population10,433
Coordinates25.0865200, -80.4472800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Key Largo (-80.44728, 25.08652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.44 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.35
12.38 gal · 46.88 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Key Largo. The current time is 22:39:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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