How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lakeside, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lakeside, FL is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.17 mi
04h 29m
Flight
213.95 mi
344.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.95 mi
Kilometers
344.32 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.17 mi
Kilometers
384.9 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside
Mon, May 25, 1:22 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 25, 5:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-25T08:53
Arrive Lakeside
Mon, May 25, 1:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 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
Edgewater
FL

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Port Saint Lucie
119.9 mi
02h 14m
To Lakeside
119.3 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
91°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    216.4 mi · 3 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · West Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 21: Blanding Boulevard, Collins Road

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 21: Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park Mall

    3208 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 21 South: Youngerman Circle East, Orange Park Mall, South Blanding Boulevard, Argyle Forest Boulevard

    102 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Blanding Boulevard

    5 mi · 9 min · Blanding Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto College Drive

    2614 ft · 1 min · College Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Peoria Road

    1305 ft · 43 sec · Peoria Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Moody Avenue

    928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Parkside Avenue

    103 m · 19 sec · Parkside Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harden Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Harden Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
217 mi · 91%
West Beltway
9.26 mi · 4%
Blanding Boulevard
4.99 mi · 2%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 2%
FL 21
1.49 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

216 mi · 03h 53m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
213.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewater
02h 14m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Lakeside?

The road trip is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Edgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 119.3 miles from Lakeside.

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

The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.01 one way or $70.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewater

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

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

BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

29 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Sanford

43 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

44 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

62 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 213.95 mi (344.32 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Lakeside

#2 Lakeside

Small town in Navajo County

Population30,943
Coordinates30.1299600, -81.7681500
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Lakeside (-81.76815, 30.12996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.95 L · about $35.01
Round trip
$70.02
16.88 gal · 63.9 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.01 $70.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.79 $77.58
Premium $4.90 $41.32 $82.64
Diesel $4.35 $36.71 $73.43

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Lakeside. The current time is 08:53:03.

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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.