How far is Palm Beach Gardens, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
39.57 mi
00h 45m
Flight
35.02 mi
56.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.02 mi
Kilometers
56.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.57 mi
Kilometers
63.68 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Wed, Jun 3, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Beach Gardens
Wed, Jun 3, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Beach Gardens
2026-06-03T07:40
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Wed, Jun 3, 8:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Beach Gardens
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
Port Salerno
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Palm Beach Gardens
19.9 mi
00h 22m
To Port Saint Lucie
19.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Beach Gardens and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Gardens and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on Diamond Head Way

    155 m · 23 sec · Diamond Head Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto General Drive

    2239 ft · 2 min · General Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Masters

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Masters

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avenue of the Champions

    822 ft · 36 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avenue of the Champions

    122 m · 18 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions

    628 ft · 32 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  7. 7

    Turn right onto PGA Boulevard

    1285 ft · 29 sec · PGA Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Miami

    914 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike

    534 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2577 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    33.5 mi · 36 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Beach Gardens and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
34.4 mi · 87%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 4%
Avenue of the Masters
1.12 mi · 3%
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
Florida's Turnpike North
0.49 mi · 1%
General Drive
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

33.5 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Salerno
00h 22m from Palm Beach Gardens
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Beach Gardens and 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 Palm Beach Gardens to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Port Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Palm Beach Gardens and 19.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Beach Gardens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Salerno, 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 Port Salerno.

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West Palm Beach

50 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Okeechobee

63 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Delray Beach

77 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

92 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach Gardens and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 35.02 mi (56.36 km).

Palm Beach Gardens

#1 Palm Beach Gardens

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population58,210
Coordinates26.8233900, -80.1386500
Altitude5
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: Diamond Head Way (-80.138588, 26.823452)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.43 $12.87
Premium $4.90 $6.85 $13.71
Diesel $4.35 $6.09 $12.18

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Beach Gardens and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 07:40:32.

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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.