How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from South Apopka, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to South Apopka, FL is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
137.7 mi
02h 35m
Flight
118.05 mi
189.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.05 mi
Kilometers
189.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.7 mi
Kilometers
221.6 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Apopka
Sun, Apr 19, 9:49 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-19T07:13
Arrive South Apopka
Sun, Apr 19, 9:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
June Park
FL

Census designated place

From Port Saint Lucie
68.9 mi
01h 17m
To South Apopka
68.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and South Apopka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and South Apopka.

  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

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Western Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 437A: Ocoee-Apopka Road

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 437A: Ocoee-Apopka Road North

    63 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ocoee Apopka Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ocoee Apopka Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 13th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 13th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 13th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and South Apopka.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
124 mi · 90%
Western Beltway
5.49 mi · 4%
Ocoee Apopka Road
2.33 mi · 2%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
FL 429 Toll
1.55 mi · 1%
West 13th Street
0.91 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
June Park
01h 17m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near South Apopka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to South Apopka?

The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 68.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 68.8 miles from South Apopka.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near South Apopka.

Stop Ideas Near June Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around June Park, 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 June Park.

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Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

92 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and South Apopka. Straight-line distance: 118.05 mi (189.99 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
South Apopka

#2 South Apopka

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population5,728
Coordinates28.6619400, -81.5095200
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: South Apopka (-81.50952, 28.66194)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $20.16
Round trip
$40.32
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.16 $40.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.34 $44.67
Premium $4.90 $23.79 $47.59
Diesel $4.35 $21.14 $42.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and South Apopka. The current time is 07:13:37.

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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.