How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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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
75.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
58 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Continue on North Powerline Road
1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road
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Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2764 ft · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Continue on East Commercial Boulevard
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
815 ft · 23 sec · Ocean Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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
75.2 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Schall Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 43.7 miles from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Stop Ideas Near Schall Circle
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 Schall Circle.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 77.73 mi (125.09 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,711 |
| Coordinates | 26.1920300, -80.0964300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (-80.09643, 26.19203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.18 | $30.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.49 | $26.97 |
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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