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

The driving distance from West Samoset, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.29 mi
02h 50m
Flight
135.91 mi
218.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.91 mi
Kilometers
218.73 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.29 mi
Kilometers
245.08 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Apr 17, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in West Samoset
Fri, Apr 17, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Samoset
2026-04-17T02:10
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Fri, Apr 17, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Samoset
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
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From West Samoset
76.1 mi
01h 25m
To Port Saint Lucie
76.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street East

    662 ft · 31 sec · 8th Street East

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 32nd Avenue East

    139 m · 25 sec · 32nd Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Street East

    683 ft · 21 sec · 9th Street East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 30th Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · 30th Avenue East

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 53rd Avenue East

    4.3 mi · 7 min · 53rd Avenue East

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Road 70

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Road 70

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1081 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    29 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  13. 13

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

    2661 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Samoset 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 70
40.3 mi · 26%
I 95 South
5.38 mi · 4%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
West Midway Road
4.44 mi · 3%
53rd Avenue East
4.28 mi · 3%
30th Avenue East
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

89.8 mi · 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
135.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 25m from West Samoset
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Samoset 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 West Samoset to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 76.1 miles from West Samoset and 76.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Samoset 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.

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 Samoset and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 135.91 mi (218.73 km).

West Samoset

#1 West Samoset

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population5,583
Coordinates27.4694800, -82.5567600
Altitude12
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: 8th Street East (-82.55623, 27.469663)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.55
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.27 $44.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.68 $49.36
Premium $4.90 $26.29 $52.58
Diesel $4.35 $23.36 $46.72

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Samoset and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 02:10:13.

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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.