How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Longboat Key, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Longboat Key, FL is about 164.7 miles (265 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.66 mi
03h 50m
Flight
141.91 mi
228.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.91 mi
Kilometers
228.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.66 mi
Kilometers
264.99 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longboat Key
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 13, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-12T18:43
Arrive Longboat Key
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:20 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
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Port Saint Lucie
82.3 mi
01h 55m
To Longboat Key
82.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
Longboat Key Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
91°F
Tuesday
Using South Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road

    124 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Midway Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Road

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Hickory Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    33.6 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 72

    32 m · 2 sec · State Road 72

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 72

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road 72

  15. 15

    Continue on Clark Road

    156 m · 11 sec · Clark Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clark Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Clark Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Clark Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Clark Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 780 West

    794 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Fruitville Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Fruitville Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tamiami Trail

    78 m · 5 sec · Tamiami Trail

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Tamiami Trail

    760 ft · 20 sec · Tamiami Trail

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto sr 789

    756 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto John Ringling Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 5 min · John Ringling Boulevard

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Armands Circle

    32 m · 4 sec · Boulevard of the Presidents

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Boulevard of the Presidents

    2371 ft · 1 min · Boulevard of the Presidents

  29. 29

    Continue on John Ringling Parkway

    3116 ft · 1 min · John Ringling Parkway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on John Ringling Parkway

    1101 ft · 29 sec · John Ringling Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on Gulf of Mexico Drive

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Gulf of Mexico Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gulf of Mexico Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okeechobee Road
88.3 mi · 54%
Gulf of Mexico Drive
7.32 mi · 4%
Fruitville Road
6.24 mi · 4%
I 95 North
5.28 mi · 3%
West Midway Road
4.88 mi · 3%
I 75 North
4.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 55m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longboat Key.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 82.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 82.4 miles from Longboat Key.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longboat Key.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Longboat Key. Straight-line distance: 141.91 mi (228.39 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Longboat Key

#2 Longboat Key

Town in Florida

Population7,303
Coordinates27.4125400, -82.6589900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Longboat Key (-82.65899, 27.41254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $24.10
Round trip
$48.20
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.10 $48.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.70 $53.41
Premium $4.90 $28.45 $56.89
Diesel $4.35 $25.27 $50.55

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Longboat Key. The current time is 18:43:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.