How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Upper Grand Lagoon, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL is about 480.3 miles (772.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 382 miles (614.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 09h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Upper Grand Lagoon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Upper Grand Lagoon.
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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 right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
1341 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue on Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue
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Continue on Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 23rd Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · East 23rd Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1693 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1295 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Navy Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Navy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Coast Guard Road
1812 ft · 53 sec · Coast Guard Road
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Turn right
1239 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Magnolia Beach Road
664 ft · 34 sec · Magnolia Beach Road
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Turn left
1642 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
1237 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Ammo Road
101 m · 19 sec · Ammo Road
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Turn left
150 m · 36 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Upper Grand Lagoon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
165 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Upper Grand Lagoon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Upper Grand Lagoon?
The road trip is about 480.3 miles (772.9 km) and usually takes 09h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 240 miles from Upper Grand Lagoon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 382 miles (614.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.31 one way or $140.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Upper Grand Lagoon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Upper Grand Lagoon.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Upper Grand Lagoon. Straight-line distance: 381.98 mi (614.74 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 Upper Grand Lagoon
Census designated place
| Population | 13,963 |
| Coordinates | 30.1632600, -85.7407600 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Grand Lagoon (-85.74076, 30.16326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 773 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 59m |
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 | $70.31 | $140.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $77.90 | $155.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $82.99 | $165.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $73.73 | $147.46 |
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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