How far is The Meadows, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from The Meadows, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Meadows and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Meadows and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Waterbridge Down
1029 ft · 51 sec · Waterbridge Down
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Turn left onto Ringwood Meadows
2987 ft · 2 min · Ringwood Meadows
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taywood Meadows
26 m · 6 sec · Taywood Meadows
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Exit the roundabout onto Taywood Meadows
1148 ft · 54 sec · Taywood Meadows
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Turn right onto Honore Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
49 m · 5 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
2220 ft · 46 sec · Honore Avenue
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Turn left onto Fruitville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fruitville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2417 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 72: Siesta Key, Arcadia
2533 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 72 East
122 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Clark Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clark Road
30 m · 2 sec · Clark Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Clark Road
156 m · 10 sec · Clark Road
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Continue on State Road 72
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 72
26 m · 2 sec · State Road 72
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 72
33.6 mi · 44 min · State Road 72
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
89.8 mi · 1 hr 57 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 The Meadows and Port Saint Lucie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
89.8 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving The Meadows and 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 The Meadows to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from The Meadows and 75.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.07 one way or $44.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around The Meadows and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes
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 Placid Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Meadows and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 130.13 mi (209.42 km).
#1 The Meadows
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 3,994 |
| Coordinates | 27.3617100, -82.4689800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $22.07 | $44.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.05 | $52.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
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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