Day trip from Fort Lauderdale to Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie lies 132 km (82 mi) north of Fort Lauderdale, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 132 km (82 mi) apart, Port Saint Lucie is a realistic day trip from Fort Lauderdale: about 2 h 9 min each way by road.
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| Fort Lauderdale | Port Saint Lucie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 183,146 | 164,603 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 33301–33394 | 34952–34988 |
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Common questions
How far is Port Saint Lucie from Fort Lauderdale?
132 km (82 mi) in a straight line, north of Fort Lauderdale; by road roughly 161 km (100 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fort Lauderdale to Port Saint Lucie by road?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Port Saint Lucie?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.