How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lake Clarke Shores, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lake Clarke Shores, FL is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.57 mi
01h 06m
Flight
47.9 mi
77.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.57 mi
Kilometers
84.6 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Clarke Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-18T20:31
Arrive Lake Clarke Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tequesta
FL

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

From Port Saint Lucie
26.3 mi
00h 33m
To Lake Clarke Shores
26.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Clarke Shores.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Clarke Shores.

  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

    26.6 mi · 28 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

    2715 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Indiantown Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 882: Forest Hill Boulevard

    1447 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Forest Hill Boulevard

    1614 ft · 54 sec · Forest Hill Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    60 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lake Drive

    3160 ft · 2 min · West Lake Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Clarke Shores.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
26.6 mi · 51%
I 95 South
20.6 mi · 39%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 3%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
West Lake Drive
0.6 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

26.6 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tequesta
00h 33m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Lake Clarke Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Lake Clarke Shores?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 26.2 miles from Lake Clarke Shores.

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

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Lake Clarke Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Tequesta

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

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

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West Palm Beach

29 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

57 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

72 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

76 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Clarke Shores. Straight-line distance: 47.9 mi (77.08 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Lake Clarke Shores

#2 Lake Clarke Shores

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population3,619
Coordinates26.6453400, -80.0758800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Lake Clarke Shores (-80.07588, 26.64534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.50 $17.01
Premium $4.90 $9.06 $18.12
Diesel $4.35 $8.05 $16.10

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Clarke Shores. The current time is 20:31:43.

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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.