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

The driving distance from Gibsonia, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
141.8 mi
02h 29m
Flight
114.36 mi
184.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.36 mi
Kilometers
184.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.8 mi
Kilometers
228.21 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Gibsonia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibsonia
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibsonia
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 Gibsonia
66.9 mi
01h 14m
To Port Saint Lucie
74.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 98 North

    688 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 98 North

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    152 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 98 North

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98 North

  4. 4

    Continue on North Florida Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

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

    926 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibsonia 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 44%
Florida's Turnpike
50.8 mi · 36%
US Highway 98 North
3.13 mi · 2%
North Florida Avenue
2.05 mi · 1%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 14m from Gibsonia
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Gibsonia and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 66.9 miles from Gibsonia and 74.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Gibsonia and Sunny 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.

RAIL

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 Gibsonia and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 114.36 mi (184.04 km).

Gibsonia

#1 Gibsonia

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population4,571
Coordinates28.1147400, -81.9736900
Altitude52
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: US 98 (-81.973661, 28.11474)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.94 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.48
10 gal · 37.88 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.74 $41.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.98 $45.96
Premium $4.90 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $4.35 $21.75 $43.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gibsonia and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 22:13:11.

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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.