How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from West Samoset, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Samoset, FL is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.5 mi
03h 30m
Flight
135.91 mi
218.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.91 mi
Kilometers
218.73 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.5 mi
Kilometers
245.43 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Samoset
Fri, Apr 17, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-17T03:16
Arrive West Samoset
Fri, Apr 17, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Port Saint Lucie
76.2 mi
01h 45m
To West Samoset
76.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road

    124 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Midway Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Road

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Hickory Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 53rd Avenue East

    4.2 mi · 7 min · 53rd Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto 30th Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · 30th Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9th Street East

    683 ft · 21 sec · 9th Street East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 32nd Avenue East

    139 m · 25 sec · 32nd Avenue East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 8th Street East

    662 ft · 29 sec · 8th Street East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okeechobee Road
88.3 mi · 58%
East Hickory Street
41.8 mi · 27%
I 95 North
5.28 mi · 3%
West Midway Road
4.88 mi · 3%
53rd Avenue East
4.24 mi · 3%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
135.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 45m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near West Samoset.

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 Samoset?

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 76.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 76.3 miles from West Samoset.

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

The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near West Samoset.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Placid Lakes, 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 Placid Lakes.

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and West Samoset. Straight-line distance: 135.91 mi (218.73 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
West Samoset

#2 West Samoset

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population5,583
Coordinates27.4694800, -82.5567600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: West Samoset (-82.55676, 27.46948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.37 L · about $22.32
Round trip
$44.63
10.76 gal · 40.74 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.32 $44.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.73 $49.45
Premium $4.90 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $4.35 $23.40 $46.81

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and West Samoset. The current time is 03:16:14.

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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.