How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Rotonda West, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Rotonda West, FL is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.14 mi
03h 33m
Flight
122.64 mi
197.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.64 mi
Kilometers
197.37 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.14 mi
Kilometers
238.41 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rotonda West
Fri, May 29, 5:08 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 29, 8:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-29T13:34
Arrive Rotonda West
Fri, May 29, 5:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 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
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Port Saint Lucie
74 mi
01h 46m
To Rotonda West
74.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Rotonda West.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Rotonda West.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road

    124 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Midway Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Road

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Hickory Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    14.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Veterans Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on El Jobean Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · El Jobean Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunnybrook Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Sunnybrook Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Rotonda Boulevard North

    716 ft · 26 sec · Rotonda Boulevard North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rotonda Circle

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Rotonda Circle

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Golfview Road

    1248 ft · 57 sec · Golfview Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Golfview Terrace

    157 m · 25 sec · Golfview Terrace

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Golfview Place

    44 m · 6 sec · Golfview Place

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golfview Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Rotonda West.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okeechobee Road
88.3 mi · 60%
El Jobean Road
11.2 mi · 8%
Veterans Boulevard
6.94 mi · 5%
I 95 North
5.28 mi · 4%
West Midway Road
4.88 mi · 3%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 46m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rotonda West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Rotonda West?

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 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?

Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 74.1 miles from Rotonda West.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 $21.69 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 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 Rotonda West.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Rotonda West. Straight-line distance: 122.64 mi (197.37 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Rotonda West

#2 Rotonda West

Census designated place

Population3,435
Coordinates26.8836800, -82.2900900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Rotonda West (-82.29009, 26.88368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.79 L · about $21.69
Round trip
$43.39
10.46 gal · 39.58 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.69 $43.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.04 $48.07
Premium $4.90 $25.61 $51.21
Diesel $4.35 $22.75 $45.50

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Rotonda West. The current time is 13:34:25.

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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.