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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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
Start on Diamond Head Way
155 m · 23 sec · Diamond Head Way
-
2
Turn left onto General Drive
2239 ft · 2 min · General Drive
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Masters
1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Masters
-
4
Turn right onto Avenue of the Champions
822 ft · 36 sec · Avenue of the Champions
-
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avenue of the Champions
122 m · 18 sec · Avenue of the Champions
-
6
Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions
628 ft · 32 sec · Avenue of the Champions
-
7
Turn right onto PGA Boulevard
1285 ft · 29 sec · PGA Boulevard
-
8
Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Miami
914 ft · 33 sec
-
9
Continue on Florida's Turnpike
534 ft · 13 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2577 ft · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
33.5 mi · 36 min · Florida's Turnpike
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.3 km · 2 min
-
13
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
-
14
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
-
15
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
-
16
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
-
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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Salerno.
West Palm Beach
Okeechobee
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
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).
#1 Palm Beach Gardens
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 58,210 |
| Coordinates | 26.8233900, -80.1386500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.