How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Sarasota, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Sarasota, FL is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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 28m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Sarasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Sarasota.
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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
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hickory Street
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Turn left
33.6 mi · 44 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 72
32 m · 2 sec · State Road 72
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 72
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road 72
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Continue on Clark Road
156 m · 11 sec · Clark Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clark Road
35 m · 2 sec · Clark Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Clark Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Clark Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 780 West
794 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fruitville Road
5 mi · 9 min · Fruitville Road
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Turn left onto North School Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North School Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1434 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Sarasota.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Clear near Sarasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Sarasota?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 76.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 76.4 miles from Sarasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Clear near Sarasota.
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
Port Charlotte, Florida
Fort Myers, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 133.88 mi (215.46 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 Sarasota
The most populous city in Sarasota County, Florida.
| Population | 58,859 |
| Coordinates | 27.3364300, -82.5306500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sarasota (-82.53065, 27.33643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.45 | $46.89 |
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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