How far is University Park, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from University Park, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 University Park and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Southwest 107th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 107th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn left onto Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
21.3 mi · 23 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
95.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University Park and Port Saint Lucie.
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
95.2 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving University Park and Chance Rain Showers near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Park to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 61.7 miles from University Park and 61.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
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 16.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around University Park and Chance Rain Showers near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Villages of Oriole
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
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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 University Park and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 106.93 mi (172.08 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 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 | $18.04 | $36.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
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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