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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Tamarac, FL is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.28 mi
01h 44m
Flight
74.95 mi
120.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.95 mi
Kilometers
120.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.28 mi
Kilometers
142.08 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tamarac
Sun, May 3, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 3, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-03T09:43
Arrive Tamarac
Sun, May 3, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
44.2 mi
00h 52m
To Tamarac
44.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise

    94 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Commercial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North University Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brookwood Boulevard

    970 ft · 33 sec · Brookwood Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brookwood Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
79.8 mi · 90%
West Commercial Boulevard
2.71 mi · 3%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 2%
North University Drive
1.25 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
SR 870
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

79.8 mi · 01h 28m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schall Circle
00h 52m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tamarac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 44.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 44.1 miles from Tamarac.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Tamarac. Straight-line distance: 74.95 mi (120.62 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Tamarac

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population67,112
Coordinates26.2128600, -80.2497700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Tamarac (-80.24977, 26.21286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.80
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.90 $25.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.29 $28.59
Premium $4.90 $15.23 $30.45
Diesel $4.35 $13.53 $27.06

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Tamarac. The current time is 09:43:25.

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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.