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

The driving distance from Gibsonton, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.71 mi
02h 46m
Flight
130.33 mi
209.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.33 mi
Kilometers
209.75 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.71 mi
Kilometers
250.59 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Gibsonton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibsonton
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibsonton
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 Gibsonton
77.9 mi
01h 23m
To Port Saint Lucie
77.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tamiami Trail

    1427 ft · 31 sec · Tamiami Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gibsonton Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Gibsonton Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Brandon

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60: Brandon

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Brandon

    157 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Brandon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 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 Gibsonton and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flamingo Drive
51.3 mi · 33%
Florida's Turnpike
50.8 mi · 33%
West Brandon Boulevard
22.2 mi · 14%
Canal Street
7.92 mi · 5%
I 75 North
4.63 mi · 3%
Gibsonton Drive
2.37 mi · 2%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 23m from Gibsonton
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gibsonton and Partly 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 Gibsonton to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 77.9 miles from Gibsonton and 77.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.77 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gibsonton and Partly 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.

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Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibsonton and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 130.33 mi (209.75 km).

Gibsonton

#1 Gibsonton

Census designated place

Population14,234
Coordinates27.8536400, -82.3825900
Altitude2
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: Tamiami Trail (-82.382519, 27.85365)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.8 L · about $22.77
Round trip
$45.55
10.98 gal · 41.6 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.77 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.23 $50.46
Premium $4.90 $26.88 $53.76
Diesel $4.35 $23.88 $47.76

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Gibsonton and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 19:40:06.

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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.