How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from University Park, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to University Park, FL is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and University Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and University Park.
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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 left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
95.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
21.8 mi · 24 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 East: Southwest 8th Street
1973 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest 8th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 107th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 107th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 107th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and University Park.
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
95.5 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Port Saint Lucie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near University Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to University Park?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 62 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 61.7 miles from University Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.09 one way or $36.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Port Saint Lucie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near University Park.
Stop Ideas Near Villages of Oriole
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Villages of Oriole.
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
West Palm Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and University Park. Straight-line distance: 106.93 mi (172.08 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 University Park
Census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 26,995 |
| Coordinates | 25.7464900, -80.3675500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Park (-80.36755, 25.74649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $18.09 | $36.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.35 | $42.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.97 | $37.93 |
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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