How far is Tequesta, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Tequesta, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tequesta and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tequesta and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Grandview Terrace
721 ft · 38 sec · Grandview Terrace
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Turn left onto Loxahatchee River Road
2 mi · 5 min · Loxahatchee River Road
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Turn right onto Center Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn straight onto West Indiantown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp right
591 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
26.6 mi · 29 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Tequesta and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tequesta and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tequesta to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Tequesta and 17.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tequesta and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno
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 Port Salerno.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tequesta and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.35 km).
#1 Tequesta
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,129 |
| Coordinates | 26.9681100, -80.1286500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
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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