How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lutz, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lutz, FL is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Lutz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Lutz.
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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
7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 582: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace
2094 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 582 West: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto East Fowler Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · East Fowler Avenue
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Turn right onto Bruce B Downs Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bruce B Downs Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Bearss Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Bearss Avenue
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Turn right onto North Nebraska Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Nebraska Avenue
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Lutz.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Lutz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Lutz?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 84.4 miles from Lutz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Lutz.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
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 Babson Park.
Winter Haven
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lutz. Straight-line distance: 142.05 mi (228.61 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 Lutz
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 19,344 |
| Coordinates | 28.1511200, -82.4614800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lutz (-82.46148, 28.15112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.35 | $54.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
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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