How far is Mount Dora, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Mount Dora, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Dora and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Dora and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on East 7th Avenue
22 m · 9 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Donnelly Street
660 ft · 30 sec · North Donnelly Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
2656 ft · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Highland Street
1365 ft · 43 sec · North Highland Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Continue on Sanford Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 453 Toll South
2219 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
3111 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
5 mi · 5 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Continue on Western Beltway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Western Beltway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florida’s Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
123.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Dora and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
124 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Dora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Dora to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 75.7 miles from Mount Dora and 75.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Dora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Dora and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 130.74 mi (210.4 km).
#1 Mount Dora
City in Lake County, Florida, United States
| Population | 14,778 |
| Coordinates | 28.8024900, -81.6445200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $22.15 | $44.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.54 | $49.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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