How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Williston Highlands, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Williston Highlands, FL is about 222.5 miles (358 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
222.47 mi
04h 12m
Flight
194.3 mi
312.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.3 mi
Kilometers
312.7 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.47 mi
Kilometers
358.03 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston Highlands
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-18T01:44
Arrive Williston Highlands
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:36 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
Southchase
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
111.3 mi
02h 06m
To Williston Highlands
111.1 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Williston Highlands.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Williston Highlands.

  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

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    19 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northeast 30 Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Northeast 30 Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Levy Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Levy Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast 140th Avenue

    3163 ft · 2 min · Northeast 140th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street

    784 ft · 34 sec · Northeast 6th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Williston Highlands.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
190 mi · 85%
US 27 North
19 mi · 9%
Northeast 30 Street
7.97 mi · 4%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
East Levy Street
1.35 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

165 mi · 02h 57m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
194.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southchase
02h 06m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Williston Highlands?

The road trip is about 222.5 miles (358 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Southchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 111.1 miles from Williston Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.56 one way or $65.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Southchase

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 Southchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 11 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southchase.

RAIL

Kissimmee

11 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

23 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

47 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Williston Highlands. Straight-line distance: 194.3 mi (312.7 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Williston Highlands

#2 Williston Highlands

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

Population2,275
Coordinates29.3405200, -82.5415000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Williston Highlands (-82.5415, 29.34052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.72 L · about $32.56
Round trip
$65.12
15.7 gal · 59.44 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.56 $65.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.08 $72.16
Premium $4.90 $38.43 $76.87
Diesel $4.35 $34.15 $68.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Williston Highlands. The current time is 01:44:16.

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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.