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Port Saint Lucie → Fort Lauderdale

Driving from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale lies 132 km (82 mi) south of Port Saint Lucie, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 1 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 161 km (100 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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Port Saint LucieFort Lauderdale
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population164,603183,146
Elevation8 m (26 ft)20 m (66 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Postal codes34952–3498833301–33394

Where to book car hire from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale

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Staying in Fort Lauderdale

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Common questions

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Port Saint Lucie?

132 km (82 mi) in a straight line, south of Port Saint Lucie; by road roughly 161 km (100 mi).

How long does it take to get from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale by car?

About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Fort Lauderdale?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.