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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Westchase, FL is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.11 mi
03h 44m
Flight
147.92 mi
238.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.92 mi
Kilometers
238.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.11 mi
Kilometers
278.59 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westchase
Sat, Nov 7, 5:07 PM EST
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Nov 7, 8:51 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-11-07T13:22
Arrive Westchase
Sat, Nov 7, 5:07 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:00 PM EST
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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Port Saint Lucie
86.5 mi
01h 52m
To Westchase
86.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Bartow Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 92 West: Hillsborough Avenue, Busch Gardens

    3060 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 275 North

    35 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on I 275 North

    854 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Bird Street, Waters Avenue

    604 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on North Lamar Avenue

    990 ft · 27 sec · North Lamar Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Waters Avenue

    1316 ft · 30 sec · East Waters Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Florida Avenue

    2729 ft · 53 sec · North Florida Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Busch Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Busch Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Gunn Highway

    1803 ft · 44 sec · Gunn Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Linebaugh Avenue

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Linebaugh Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Montague Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montague Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Tree Tops Lake Road

    556 ft · 30 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tree Tops Lake Road

    74 m · 11 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto Tree Tops Lake Road

    2882 ft · 2 min · Tree Tops Lake Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 441
62.4 mi · 36%
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 29%
I 4 West
19.5 mi · 11%
Polk Parkway
9.86 mi · 6%
Bartow Road
7.02 mi · 4%
West Linebaugh Avenue
5.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 441

Merge slight left

61.6 mi · 01h 19m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 52m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
9:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Westchase.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 86.6 miles from Westchase.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.43 one way or $46.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Westchase.

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 Westchase. Straight-line distance: 147.92 mi (238.05 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Westchase

Westchase is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.0550200, -82.6098200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Westchase (-82.60982, 28.05502)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.12 L · about $23.43
Round trip
$46.86
12.22 gal · 46.24 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $23.43 $46.86
Mid-grade $4.32 $26.41 $52.83
Premium $4.66 $28.48 $56.97
Diesel $5.92 $36.19 $72.38

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Westchase. The current time is 13:22:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.