How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from San Carlos Park, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to San Carlos Park, FL is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140 mi
03h 14m
Flight
106.11 mi
170.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.11 mi
Kilometers
170.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140 mi
Kilometers
225.31 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Carlos Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-18T11:23
Arrive San Carlos Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
70 mi
01h 37m
To San Carlos Park
70 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and San Carlos Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and San Carlos Park.

  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

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue

    24 mi · 35 min · Hickpochee Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 840: San Carlos Park, Southwest Florida International Airport

    2780 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park

    2418 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Alico Road

    1225 ft · 25 sec · Alico Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Three Oaks Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Three Oaks Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard

    2532 ft · 1 min · San Carlos Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Tampa Road

    1138 ft · 50 sec · Tampa Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tampa Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and San Carlos Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parrott Avenue
32.8 mi · 23%
Okeechobee Road
24.4 mi · 17%
Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi · 17%
I 75 South
11.4 mi · 8%
I 95 North
5.28 mi · 4%
West Midway Road
4.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Parrott Avenue

Continue straight

29.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 37m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near San Carlos Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to San Carlos Park?

The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 70 miles from San Carlos Park.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near San Carlos Park.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, 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 Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and San Carlos Park. Straight-line distance: 106.11 mi (170.77 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
San Carlos Park

#2 San Carlos Park

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population16,824
Coordinates26.4673000, -81.8014700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: San Carlos Park (-81.80147, 26.4673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $20.49
Round trip
$40.98
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.49 $40.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.70 $45.41
Premium $4.90 $24.19 $48.37
Diesel $4.35 $21.49 $42.98

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and San Carlos Park. The current time is 11:23:52.

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.