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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
79.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise
94 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn right onto North University Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
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Turn right onto Brookwood Boulevard
970 ft · 33 sec · Brookwood Boulevard
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schall Circle.
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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).
#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 Tamarac
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 67,112 |
| Coordinates | 26.2128600, -80.2497700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tamarac (-80.24977, 26.21286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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