How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from West Bradenton, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Bradenton, FL is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and West Bradenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and West Bradenton.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road
124 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto West Midway Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Road
21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right
67.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street
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Continue straight
33.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue on 53rd Avenue East
4.2 mi · 7 min · 53rd Avenue East
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Manatee Avenue West
3.1 mi · 7 min · Manatee Avenue West
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Turn right onto 53rd Street West
1445 ft · 1 min · 53rd Street West
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
151 m · 22 sec · 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
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Continue on Hillcrest Drive
1020 ft · 47 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
89 m · 13 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and West Bradenton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Okeechobee Road
Keep slight right
67.3 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Bradenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to West Bradenton?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 78.9 miles from West Bradenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Bradenton.
Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes
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 Placid Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and West Bradenton. Straight-line distance: 139.6 mi (224.67 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 West Bradenton
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
| Population | 4,192 |
| Coordinates | 27.5025400, -82.6139900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bradenton (-82.61399, 27.50254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $23.06 | $46.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.55 | $51.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.19 | $48.37 |
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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