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

The driving distance from Tangerine, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.64 mi
02h 15m
Flight
128.17 mi
206.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.17 mi
Kilometers
206.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.64 mi
Kilometers
235.99 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Nov 6, 11:38 AM EST
Return by in Tangerine
Fri, Nov 6, 1:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tangerine
2026-11-06T09:22
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Nov 6, 11:38 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tangerine
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Tangerine
73.4 mi
01h 07m
To Port Saint Lucie
73.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    674 ft · 28 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Earlwood Avenue

    1907 ft · 54 sec · Earlwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Orange Blossom Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto SR 429 Connector Road

    1072 ft · 20 sec · SR 429 Connector Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward FL 429 Toll South, FL 414 Toll East: Maitland, Tampa

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Western Beltway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Western Beltway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Western Beltway

  8. 8

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

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tangerine 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 85%
Western Beltway
10.8 mi · 7%
Orange Blossom Trail
6.25 mi · 4%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Orlando
1.01 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 07m from Tangerine
Leave By
1:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tangerine and Mostly Clear near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 73.4 miles from Tangerine and 73.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tangerine and Mostly Clear 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 Tangerine and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 128.17 mi (206.27 km).

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#1 Tangerine

Tangerine is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.7649900, -81.6306300
Altitude46
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: Lake Street (-81.630591, 28.764991)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $19.87
Round trip
$39.74
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $19.87 $39.74
Mid-grade $4.31 $22.33 $44.65
Premium $4.65 $24.08 $48.15
Diesel $5.96 $30.87 $61.75

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tangerine and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 09:22:13.

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.