How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Loxahatchee Groves, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Loxahatchee Groves, FL is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.4 mi
01h 08m
Flight
42.39 mi
68.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.39 mi
Kilometers
68.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.4 mi
Kilometers
90.76 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loxahatchee Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-23T03:47
Arrive Loxahatchee Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tequesta
FL

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

From Port Saint Lucie
28.3 mi
00h 34m
To Loxahatchee Groves
28.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2780 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    45 mi · 48 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard

    1868 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pike Road

    2269 ft · 43 sec · Pike Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Southern Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto D Road

    553 ft · 29 sec · D Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Tangerine Drive

    1606 ft · 1 min · Tangerine Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tangerine Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
45 mi · 80%
Southern Boulevard
6.64 mi · 12%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 3%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi · 1%
Miami
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

45 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tequesta
00h 34m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Loxahatchee Groves.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 28.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 28.1 miles from Loxahatchee Groves.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Loxahatchee Groves.

Stop Ideas Near Tequesta

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

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

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West Palm Beach

29 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

57 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

72 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

76 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Loxahatchee Groves. Straight-line distance: 42.39 mi (68.22 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Loxahatchee Groves

#2 Loxahatchee Groves

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population3,623
Coordinates26.6836800, -80.2797700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Loxahatchee Groves (-80.27977, 26.68368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.15 $18.29
Premium $4.90 $9.74 $19.49
Diesel $4.35 $8.66 $17.31

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Loxahatchee Groves. The current time is 03:47:43.

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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.