How far is Gandy, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Gandy, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.28 mi
02h 58m
Flight
144.33 mi
232.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.33 mi
Kilometers
232.27 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.28 mi
Kilometers
278.86 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, May 30, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Gandy
Sat, May 30, 6:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gandy
2026-05-30T12:07
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, May 30, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gandy
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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Gandy
84 mi
01h 29m
To Port Saint Lucie
89.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on San Fernando Drive Northeast

    159 m · 20 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gandy Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gandy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward 78th Street

    938 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 78th Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec · South 78th Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    83 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Adamo Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on West Brandon Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brandon Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard

    21.3 mi · 29 min · West Brandon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Canal Street

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Canal Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive

    2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flamingo Drive
51.3 mi · 30%
Florida's Turnpike
50.8 mi · 29%
West Brandon Boulevard
22.5 mi · 13%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12.9 mi · 7%
Canal Street
7.92 mi · 5%
Gandy Boulevard
5.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 29m from Gandy
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gandy and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Gandy and 89.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.39 one way or $50.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gandy and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

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
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gandy and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 144.33 mi (232.27 km).

Gandy

#1 Gandy

City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population2,031
Coordinates27.8685000, -82.6161200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Port Saint Lucie

#2 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: San Fernando Drive Northeast (-82.616081, 27.86851)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.15 L · about $25.39
Round trip
$50.77
12.24 gal · 46.3 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.39 $50.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.13 $56.26
Premium $4.90 $29.96 $59.93
Diesel $4.35 $26.62 $53.24

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Gandy and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 12:07:58.

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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.