How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lake Sarasota, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lake Sarasota, FL is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Sarasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Sarasota.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road
124 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto West Midway Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Road
21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right
67.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hickory Street
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Turn left
33.6 mi · 44 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 72
32 m · 2 sec · State Road 72
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 72
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road 72
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Continue on Clark Road
156 m · 11 sec · Clark Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Proctor Road
5 m · 1 sec · Proctor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Proctor Road
1 mi · 2 min · Proctor Road
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Turn right onto Hand Road
2360 ft · 1 min · Hand Road
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Continue on Proctor Road
1140 ft · 31 sec · Proctor Road
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Continue on Lago Street
860 ft · 24 sec · Lago Street
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Continue on Lago Way
599 ft · 21 sec · Lago Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mauna Loa Boulevard
3184 ft · 2 min · Mauna Loa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Suva Way
90 m · 16 sec · Suva Way
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Turn right onto Timor Place
139 m · 20 sec · Timor Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Timor Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Sarasota.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Okeechobee Road
Keep slight right
67.3 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Lake Sarasota.
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 Sarasota?
The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 71.9 miles from Lake Sarasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.03 one way or $42.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Lake Sarasota.
Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes
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 Placid Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 128.16 mi (206.25 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 Sarasota
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 4,679 |
| Coordinates | 27.2925500, -82.4376000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Sarasota (-82.4376, 27.29255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $21.03 | $42.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.82 | $49.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.05 | $44.11 |
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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