How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Gateway, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Gateway, FL is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Gateway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Gateway.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road
124 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto West Midway Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Road
21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
29.9 mi · 40 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Hickpochee Avenue
24 mi · 35 min · Hickpochee Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
2045 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
861 ft · 17 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on SR 82
3.4 mi · 5 min · SR 82
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mahogany Run
45 m · 12 sec · Mahogany Run
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mahogany Run
2823 ft · 2 min · Mahogany Run
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Turn left onto Bent Pine Drive
607 ft · 29 sec · Bent Pine Drive
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Turn right onto Persimmon Court
64 m · 9 sec · Persimmon Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Persimmon Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Gateway.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Parrott Avenue
Continue straight
29.9 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gateway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Gateway?
The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 66.7 miles from Gateway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gateway.
Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven
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 Moore Haven.
Okeechobee
Fort Myers, Florida
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Gateway. Straight-line distance: 99.43 mi (160.02 km).
#1 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gateway
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 8,401 |
| Coordinates | 26.5775700, -81.7503600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gateway (-81.75036, 26.57757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $19.54 | $39.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.06 | $46.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.49 | $40.98 |
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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