How far is West Bradenton, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from West Bradenton, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
157.81 mi
02h 59m
Flight
139.6 mi
224.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.6 mi
Kilometers
224.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.81 mi
Kilometers
253.97 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, Aug 11, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in West Bradenton
Tue, Aug 11, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bradenton
2026-08-11T09:20
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Tue, Aug 11, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bradenton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From West Bradenton
78.5 mi
01h 29m
To Port Saint Lucie
79.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93ยฐF
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
92ยฐF
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue Drive Northwest

    89 m ยท 13 sec ยท 5th Avenue Drive Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    1020 ft ยท 45 sec ยท Hillcrest Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Avenue Drive Northwest

    151 m ยท 27 sec ยท 1st Avenue Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 53rd Street Northwest

    92 m ยท 13 sec ยท 53rd Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on 53rd Street West

    1143 ft ยท 50 sec ยท 53rd Street West

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Manatee Avenue West

    2.4 mi ยท 5 min ยท Manatee Avenue West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 15th Street West

    96 m ยท 9 sec ยท 15th Street West

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.3 km ยท 2 min ยท 6th Avenue West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 1st Street West

    2676 ft ยท 57 sec ยท 1st Street West

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 1st Street West

    3.8 mi ยท 6 min ยท 1st Street West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 53rd Avenue East

    4.3 mi ยท 7 min ยท 53rd Avenue East

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Road 70

    4.2 mi ยท 6 min ยท State Road 70

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1081 ft ยท 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    29 mi ยท 40 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi ยท 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    89.8 mi ยท 1 hr 57 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi ยท 8 min ยท West Midway Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2661 ft ยท 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi ยท 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft ยท 49 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi ยท 8 min ยท Crosstown Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft ยท 21 sec ยท Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m ยท 9 sec ยท Southwest Carter Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bradenton and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 70
40.3 mi ยท 26%
I 95 South
5.38 mi ยท 3%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi ยท 3%
West Midway Road
4.44 mi ยท 3%
1st Street West
4.34 mi ยท 3%
53rd Avenue East
4.28 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

89.8 mi ยท 01h 57m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 29m from West Bradenton
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Bradenton and Mostly 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 West Bradenton to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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 78.5 miles from West Bradenton and 79.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.10 one way or $46.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Bradenton and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Placid Lakes, 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 Placid Lakes.

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bradenton and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 139.6 mi (224.67 km).

West Bradenton

#1 West Bradenton

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population4,192
Coordinates27.5025400, -82.6139900
Altitude5
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: 5th Avenue Drive Northwest (-82.613988, 27.502793)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.08 L ยท about $23.10
Round trip
$46.21
11.14 gal ยท 42.16 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.10 $46.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.60 $51.20
Premium $4.90 $27.27 $54.54
Diesel $4.35 $24.23 $48.46

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 ยท Aug 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bradenton and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 09:20:47.

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.