How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Mount Dora, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Mount Dora, FL is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.21 mi
02h 51m
Flight
130.74 mi
210.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.74 mi
Kilometers
210.4 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.21 mi
Kilometers
240.13 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Dora
Thu, May 14, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Thu, May 14, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-14T16:35
Arrive Mount Dora
Thu, May 14, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie
74.7 mi
01h 25m
To Mount Dora
74.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Mount Dora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Mount Dora.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    123.6 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 Toll: Apopka, Tampa, UF Research & Education Center, Winter Garden

    1276 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Beltway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Western Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road

    849 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Blossom Trail

    112 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on SR 429 Connector Road

    1274 ft · 27 sec · SR 429 Connector Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Orange Blossom Trail

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Old Highway 441

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Highway 441

  16. 16

    Continue on South Highland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highland Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    2656 ft · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Donnelly Street

    660 ft · 25 sec · North Donnelly Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · East 7th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Mount Dora.

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
124 mi · 83%
Western Beltway
10.4 mi · 7%
Orange Blossom Trail
7.23 mi · 5%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
FL 429 Toll
1.55 mi · 1%
South Highland Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 25m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Mount Dora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Mount Dora?

The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 74.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 74.5 miles from Mount Dora.

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 18.5 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near Mount Dora.

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 Port Saint Lucie and Mount Dora. Straight-line distance: 130.74 mi (210.4 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Mount Dora

#2 Mount Dora

City in Lake County, Florida, United States

Population14,778
Coordinates28.8024900, -81.6445200
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Mount Dora (-81.64452, 28.80249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.64
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.82 $43.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.17 $48.35
Premium $4.90 $25.75 $51.51
Diesel $4.35 $22.88 $45.76

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Mount Dora. The current time is 16:35:49.

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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.