How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Richmond Heights, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Richmond Heights, FL is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.61 mi
02h 32m
Flight
114.87 mi
184.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.87 mi
Kilometers
184.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.61 mi
Kilometers
211.81 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 AM EST
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Nov 7, 9:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-11-07T04:28
Arrive Richmond Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EST
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
Villages of Oriole
FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
66 mi
01h 16m
To Richmond Heights
65.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Richmond Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Richmond Heights.

  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 left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2780 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street

    748 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road 821 Access Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on State Road 821 Access Road

    1161 ft · 29 sec · State Road 821 Access Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 152nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Buchanan Street

    1378 ft · 1 min · Buchanan Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest Graham Drive

    39 m · 4 sec · Southwest Graham Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Graham Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Richmond Heights.

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
95.5 mi · 73%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
29.9 mi · 23%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
State Road 821 Access Road
1.35 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Southwest 152nd Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

95.5 mi · 01h 46m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
114.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villages of Oriole
01h 16m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
1:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Richmond 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 Richmond Heights?

The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Villages of Oriole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 65.6 miles from Richmond Heights.

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

The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.79 one way or $35.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Richmond Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Villages of Oriole

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Villages of Oriole and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City of Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach , FL
150 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rating 3.0/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office,Tourist information center
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
LakeWorth City Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

LakeWorth City Hall

Lake Worth , FL
7 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Villages of Oriole.

RAIL

Delray Beach

6 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

16 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

West Palm Beach

29 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

38 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 114.87 mi (184.86 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Richmond Heights

Richmond Heights is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.6314900, -80.3689400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Richmond Heights (-80.36894, 25.63149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.58 L · about $17.79
Round trip
$35.58
9.28 gal · 35.16 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $17.79 $35.58
Mid-grade $4.32 $20.04 $40.09
Premium $4.66 $21.64 $43.27
Diesel $5.94 $27.57 $55.13

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Richmond Heights. The current time is 04:28:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.