How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from North Key Largo, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to North Key Largo, FL is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
166.04 mi
03h 16m
Flight
140.03 mi
225.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.03 mi
Kilometers
225.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.04 mi
Kilometers
267.22 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Key Largo
Wed, May 13, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, May 13, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-12T21:14
Arrive North Key Largo
Wed, May 13, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 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
Palm Aire
FL

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
83.2 mi
01h 38m
To North Key Largo
82.8 mi
01h 38m

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
North Key Largo Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
This Afternoon
Using Key Largo as the closest live forecast in the Monroe County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Card Sound Road

    16.5 mi · 23 min · Card Sound Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
95.5 mi · 58%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 29%
Card Sound Road
16.5 mi · 10%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Dixie Highway
1.04 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

95.5 mi · 01h 46m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
140.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Aire
01h 38m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Key Largo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Palm Aire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 82.8 miles from North Key Largo.

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

The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Key Largo.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Aire

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palm Aire and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 4 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Aire.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

10 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

14 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Hollywood

22 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

29 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and North Key Largo. Straight-line distance: 140.03 mi (225.36 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 North Key Largo

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates25.2673400, -80.3233900
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: North Key Largo (-80.32339, 25.26734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.18 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.61
11.72 gal · 44.36 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.31 $48.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.93 $53.87
Premium $4.90 $28.69 $57.38
Diesel $4.35 $25.49 $50.98

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and North Key Largo. The current time is 21:14:41.

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.