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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Valrico, FL is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
141.21 mi
02h 55m
Flight
123.75 mi
199.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.75 mi
Kilometers
199.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.21 mi
Kilometers
227.26 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valrico
Tue, May 5, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 5, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-05T09:33
Arrive Valrico
Tue, May 5, 12:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Port Saint Lucie
70.6 mi
01h 28m
To Valrico
70.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Cloud Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 441
61.5 mi · 44%
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 35%
Main Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

US 441

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 18m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 28m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Valrico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 70.6 miles from Valrico.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Valrico.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Babson Park, 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 Babson Park.

RAIL

Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Valrico. Straight-line distance: 123.75 mi (199.15 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

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

#2 Valrico

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population35,545
Coordinates27.9378900, -82.2364400
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Valrico (-82.23644, 27.93789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.86 L · about $20.66
Round trip
$41.31
9.96 gal · 37.72 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.66 $41.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.89 $45.78
Premium $4.90 $24.38 $48.76
Diesel $4.35 $21.66 $43.33

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Valrico. The current time is 09:33:33.

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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.