How far is Three Lakes, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Three Lakes, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.07 mi
02h 08m
Flight
114.17 mi
183.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.17 mi
Kilometers
183.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.07 mi
Kilometers
209.32 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 29, 2:36 PM EDT
Return by in Three Lakes
Fri, May 29, 4:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Lakes
2026-05-29T12:28
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Fri, May 29, 2:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Lakes
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
Villages of Oriole
FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Three Lakes
65.2 mi
01h 04m
To Port Saint Lucie
64.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 127th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 120th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 120th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    80 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Lakes 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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
96 mi · 74%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
29.2 mi · 22%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southwest 127th Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Southwest 120th Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

95.2 mi · 01h 46m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
114.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villages of Oriole
01h 04m from Three Lakes
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Three Lakes and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Villages of Oriole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Three Lakes and 64.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Three Lakes and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Villages of Oriole

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Villages of Oriole and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

City of Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach , FL
150 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rating 3.0/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office,Tourist information center
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
LakeWorth City Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

LakeWorth City Hall

Lake Worth , FL
7 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Villages of Oriole.

RAIL

Delray Beach

6 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

16 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

West Palm Beach

29 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

38 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Lakes and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 114.17 mi (183.74 km).

Three Lakes

#1 Three Lakes

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population15,047
Coordinates25.6420500, -80.3983900
Altitude2
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: Southwest 127th Avenue (-80.398833, 25.642041)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.08
9.18 gal · 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.04 $38.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.10 $42.19
Premium $4.90 $22.47 $44.95
Diesel $4.35 $19.97 $39.93

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Lakes and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 12:28:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.