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Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie is a city in St.

Type CityPopulation 204,851Metro Area Population 6,841,100

Why go

  • City in the United States.
  • Served by Aero Acres Airport.

History

Port St. Lucie is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. It is the most-populous municipality in the county and the sixth-most populous city in Florida, with a population of 204,851 at the 2020 census. It is located 125 miles (201 km) southeast of Orlando and 113 miles (182 km) north of Miami. It is a principal city in the Port St. Lucie metropolitan statistical area, which includes St. Lucie and Martin Counties, and as of 2021 had an estimated population of 502,521. Port St. Lucie is also a principal city in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Port St. Lucie combined statistical area, which had an estimated population of 6,841,100 as of 2021. It is one of the cities of the Treasure Coast area.

Airports

Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) 11 mi to the centre
Fort Pierce, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) 22 mi to the centre
3400 Cherokee Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32960 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Witham Field (SUA) 14 mi to the centre
Stuart, FL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Aero Acres Airport 11 mi to the centre
Fort Pierce, FL, US
Outdoor
Treasure Coast Airpark 12 mi to the centre
Fort Pierce, FL, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aero Acres Airport; 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Port St. Lucie, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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