How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Polk City, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Polk City, FL is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Polk City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Polk City.
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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
106.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension
8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 559: Polk City, Auburndale
1892 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
2938 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard Southeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard Southeast
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue North
28 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Polk City.
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
106 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Clear near Polk City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Polk City?
The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 71.8 miles from Polk City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.03 one way or $42.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Clear near Polk City.
Stop Ideas Near June 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 June Park.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Polk City. Straight-line distance: 109.04 mi (175.49 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 Polk City
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,884 |
| Coordinates | 28.1825100, -81.8239700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polk City (-81.82397, 28.18251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $21.03 | $42.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.82 | $49.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.05 | $44.11 |
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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