How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Paradise Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Paradise Heights, FL is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Paradise Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Paradise Heights.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
123.6 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 Toll: Apopka, Tampa, UF Research & Education Center, Winter Garden
1276 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
3 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Road, Clarcona-Ocoee Road
1896 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Road
3145 ft · 2 min · West Road
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Turn right onto Ocoee Apopka Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ocoee Apopka Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocoee Apopka Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Paradise Heights.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Paradise Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Paradise Heights?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 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?
June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 66.9 miles from Paradise Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Paradise Heights.
Stop Ideas Near June Park
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 June Park.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Paradise Heights. Straight-line distance: 117.25 mi (188.69 km).
#1 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paradise Heights
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 1,215 |
| Coordinates | 28.6236100, -81.5439600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise Heights (-81.54396, 28.62361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.16 | $46.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
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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