How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lake Forest, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lake Forest, FL is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Forest.
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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
92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
655 ft · 23 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
2698 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn right onto South State Road 7
1.8 mi · 3 min · South State Road 7
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Turn left onto West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 40th Avenue
2486 ft · 1 min · Southwest 40th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 40th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Forest.
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
92.6 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Clear near Lake Forest.
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 Forest?
The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Lake Belvedere Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 50.3 miles from Lake Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Clear near Lake Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Belvedere Estates
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 Lake Belvedere Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Forest. Straight-line distance: 91.53 mi (147.31 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 Lake Forest
Lake Forest is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.9775900, -80.1831000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Forest (-80.1831, 25.97759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $3.83 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
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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