How far is Sweetwater, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Crewsville Road
26 m · 4 sec · Crewsville Road
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Turn right onto Sweetwater Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sweetwater Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sweetwater Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Sweetwater Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
16.8 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
42.3 mi · 56 min
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Turn left
26 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto West Midway Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
1872 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetwater and Port Saint Lucie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sweetwater Road
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42.3 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Okeechobee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Sweetwater and 52.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sweetwater and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Okeechobee
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 Okeechobee.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 83.37 mi (134.17 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 20,747 |
| Coordinates | 27.4094900, -81.7025800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.31 | $30.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.07 | $36.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
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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