How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Sunrise, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Sunrise, FL is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.53 mi
01h 54m
Flight
81.47 mi
131.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.47 mi
Kilometers
131.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.53 mi
Kilometers
145.7 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunrise
Mon, May 18, 11:40 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Mon, May 18, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-18T09:45
Arrive Sunrise
Mon, May 18, 11:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Schall Circle
FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
45.4 mi
00h 57m
To Sunrise
45.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
86°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2780 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    58 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Powerline Road

    1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Powerline Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest 9th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Sunrise Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunrise Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on East Sunrise Boulevard

    2577 ft · 1 min · East Sunrise Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast 24th Avenue

    662 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 24th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street

    1351 ft · 48 sec · Northeast 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast 26th Avenue

    95 m · 13 sec · Northeast 26th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street

    90 m · 15 sec · Northeast 8th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way

    109 m · 15 sec · Northeast 25th Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northeast 7th Place

    87 m · 10 sec · Northeast 7th Place

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 7th Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
75.2 mi · 83%
South Powerline Road
3.36 mi · 4%
West Sunrise Boulevard
1.96 mi · 2%
Northwest 9th Avenue
1.91 mi · 2%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 2%
South Pompano Parkway
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

75.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schall Circle
00h 57m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunrise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Schall Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 45.1 miles from Sunrise.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunrise.

Stop Ideas Near Schall Circle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schall Circle, 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 Schall Circle.

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West Palm Beach

5 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

29 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

44 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
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Fort Lauderdale

67 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Sunrise. Straight-line distance: 81.47 mi (131.12 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Sunrise

#2 Sunrise

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population94,851
Coordinates26.1339700, -80.1131000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Sunrise (-80.1131, 26.13397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.46
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.23 $26.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.66 $29.32
Premium $4.90 $15.62 $31.24
Diesel $4.35 $13.88 $27.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Sunrise. The current time is 09:45:51.

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.