How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lake Worth, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lake Worth, FL is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 07m.
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.
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Worth.
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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
26.6 mi · 28 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Avenue North
1921 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue North
1074 ft · 33 sec · 10th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North A Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North A Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North A Street
147 m · 15 sec · North A Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Worth Road
6 m · 1 sec · Lake Worth Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Worth Road
2365 ft · 1 min · Lake Worth Road
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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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 Worth.
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
26.6 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Lake Worth.
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 Worth?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 27.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 27.4 miles from Lake Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Lake Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Tequesta
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 Tequesta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Worth. Straight-line distance: 49.8 mi (80.15 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 Worth
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 38,701 |
| Coordinates | 26.6170800, -80.0723100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Worth (-80.07231, 26.61708)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
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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