How far is Center Hill, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Center Hill, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
160.15 mi
02h 30m
Flight
137.19 mi
220.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.19 mi
Kilometers
220.78 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.15 mi
Kilometers
257.73 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, Apr 15, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Center Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center Hill
2026-04-15T14:47
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Wed, Apr 15, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center Hill
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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Center Hill
79.5 mi
01h 15m
To Port Saint Lucie
80.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Center Hill and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center Hill and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Avenue

    24 m · 10 sec · Palm Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Kings Highway

    42 m · 3 sec · East Kings Highway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2488 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2845 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    128.9 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Hill and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 81%
East Kings Highway
17.4 mi · 11%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
0.77 mi
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

129 mi · 02h 18m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 15m from Center Hill
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Center Hill 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 Center Hill to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Center Hill and 80.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Center Hill and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center Hill and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 137.19 mi (220.78 km).

Center Hill

#1 Center Hill

City in Florida, United States

Population1,533
Coordinates28.6499900, -81.9925800
Altitude30
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: Palm Avenue (-81.992642, 28.650044)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.39 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.87
11.3 gal · 42.78 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.44 $46.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.97 $51.93
Premium $4.90 $27.66 $55.32
Diesel $4.35 $24.58 $49.16

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Center Hill and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 14:47:04.

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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.