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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on San Fernando Drive Northeast
159 m · 20 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Gandy Boulevard
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12.9 mi · 17 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 78th Street
938 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto South 78th Street
1517 ft · 41 sec · South 78th Street
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Turn slight right
83 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Adamo Drive
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Continue on West Brandon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
21.3 mi · 29 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Continue on Canal Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · Canal Street
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive
2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 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 Gandy and Port Saint Lucie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Babson Park.
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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).
#1 Gandy
City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,031 |
| Coordinates | 27.8685000, -82.6161200 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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