How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lakeland Highlands, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lakeland Highlands, FL is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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 Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Lakeland Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Lakeland Highlands.
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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 right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bartow Road
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Turn left onto Boy Scout Ranch Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Boy Scout Ranch Road
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Turn right onto Scott Lake Road
2673 ft · 1 min · Scott Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scott Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Lakeland Highlands.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 441
Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 01h 19m
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 Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lakeland Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Lakeland Highlands?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 62.6 miles from Lakeland Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lakeland Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lakeland Highlands. Straight-line distance: 108.19 mi (174.12 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 Lakeland Highlands
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 11,056 |
| Coordinates | 27.9597500, -81.9500800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland Highlands (-81.95008, 27.95975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $18.29 | $36.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.59 | $43.18 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.18 | $38.37 |
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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