How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Sun City Center, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Sun City Center, FL is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.69 mi
03h 21m
Flight
126.11 mi
202.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.11 mi
Kilometers
202.95 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.69 mi
Kilometers
255.39 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun City Center
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Sun City Center
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Port Saint Lucie
79.3 mi
01h 40m
To Sun City Center
79.3 mi
01h 40m

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
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Sun City Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Sun City Center.

  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

    49.6 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Church Avenue

    13.7 mi · 18 min · South Church Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 674

    19.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 674

  16. 16

    Continue on Sun City Center Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Sun City Center Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Pebble Beach Boulevard

    1133 ft · 32 sec · North Pebble Beach Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cherry Hills Drive

    1052 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Hills Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left

    113 m · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Sun City Center.

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 441
61.5 mi · 39%
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 31%
State Highway 674
19.4 mi · 12%
South Church Avenue
13.7 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 441

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 40m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Sun City Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Sun City Center?

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 79.3 miles from Sun City Center.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Sun City Center.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

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

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Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Sun City Center. Straight-line distance: 126.11 mi (202.95 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Sun City Center

#2 Sun City Center

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population19,258
Coordinates27.7180900, -82.3517600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Sun City Center (-82.35176, 27.71809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.74 $51.48
Premium $4.90 $27.42 $54.84
Diesel $4.35 $24.36 $48.72

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 Sun City Center. The current time is 02:41:59.

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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.