How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lake Lucerne, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lake Lucerne, FL is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Lucerne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Lucerne.
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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 right to continue on SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South University Drive
827 ft · 19 sec · South University Drive
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Continue on Northwest 27th Avenue
2693 ft · 59 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 207th Street
994 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 207th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 25th Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · Northwest 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 208th Street
806 ft · 35 sec · Northwest 208th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 208th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Lucerne.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Lucerne.
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 Lucerne?
The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 51 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 50.7 miles from Lake Lucerne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Lucerne.
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.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Lucerne. Straight-line distance: 92.06 mi (148.16 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 Lucerne
Former census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, near the Broward County border.
| Population | 9,044 |
| Coordinates | 25.9650900, -80.2414400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Lucerne (-80.24144, 25.96509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.58 | $35.15 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.62 | $31.23 |
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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