How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lake Panasoffkee, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lake Panasoffkee, FL is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.9 mi
03h 12m
Flight
146.71 mi
236.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.71 mi
Kilometers
236.1 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.9 mi
Kilometers
270.21 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Panasoffkee
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-18T04:38
Arrive Lake Panasoffkee
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Port Saint Lucie
84 mi
01h 36m
To Lake Panasoffkee
83.9 mi
01h 36m

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
92°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 470: Leesburg

    2551 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    3241 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on McNeill Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Parkway

    2166 ft · 48 sec · Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Parkway

    69 m · 5 sec · Central Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    61 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    3227 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    58 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1453 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    62 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road 527 North

    2361 ft · 2 min · County Road 527 North

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
1 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
152 mi · 91%
Central Parkway
6.55 mi · 4%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
McNeill Drive
1.2 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

152 mi · 02h 43m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 36m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lake Panasoffkee.

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 Panasoffkee?

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 83.9 miles from Lake Panasoffkee.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lake Panasoffkee.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Panasoffkee. Straight-line distance: 146.71 mi (236.1 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 Panasoffkee

#2 Lake Panasoffkee

Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida

Population3,551
Coordinates28.7558200, -82.0948100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Lake Panasoffkee (-82.09481, 28.75582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.25 $54.51
Premium $4.90 $29.03 $58.07
Diesel $4.35 $25.80 $51.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Panasoffkee. The current time is 04:38:56.

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.