How far is Silver Lake, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Silver Lake, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.17 mi
02h 40m
Flight
138.68 mi
223.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.68 mi
Kilometers
223.19 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.17 mi
Kilometers
265.82 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Lake
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Lake
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Silver Lake
81.8 mi
01h 20m
To Port Saint Lucie
83.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Silver Lake Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Silver Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto College Drive

    1849 ft · 53 sec · College Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12.5 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 453 Toll South

    2219 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa

    3111 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway

    5 mi · 5 min · Wekiva Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Beltway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Western Beltway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Western Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florida’s Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 76%
Western Beltway
10.8 mi · 7%
Wekiva Parkway
5.02 mi · 3%
FL 453 Toll South
2.46 mi · 1%
Sanford Road
2.17 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

124 mi · 02h 13m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
138.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 20m from Silver Lake
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Lake and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Silver Lake and 83.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.18 one way or $48.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Lake and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 138.68 mi (223.19 km).

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#1 Silver Lake

Town in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population1,879
Coordinates28.8419300, -81.7984100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Port Saint Lucie

#2 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Lake Drive (-81.798068, 28.842312)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.06 L · about $24.18
Round trip
$48.37
11.66 gal · 44.12 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.18 $48.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.79 $53.59
Premium $4.90 $28.54 $57.09
Diesel $4.35 $25.36 $50.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Lake and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 01:59:48.

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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.