How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Port Charlotte, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Port Charlotte, FL is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Port Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Port Charlotte.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road
124 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto West Midway Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Road
21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right
67.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Hickory Street
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Turn left onto DeSoto Avenue
2426 ft · 1 min · DeSoto Avenue
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Continue on South Brevard Avenue
24.8 mi · 36 min · South Brevard Avenue
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Turn right onto Tamiami Trail
3.8 mi · 7 min · Tamiami Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tamiami Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Port Charlotte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Port Charlotte?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 66.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 66.5 miles from Port Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes
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 Placid Lakes.
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Okeechobee
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Fort Myers, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Port Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 109.24 mi (175.8 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 Port Charlotte
A city in Charlotte County, Florida.
| Population | 54,392 |
| Coordinates | 26.9761700, -82.0906400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Charlotte (-82.09064, 26.97617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.56 | $43.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
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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