How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Gifford, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Gifford, FL is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in St.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Gifford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Gifford.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
9 mi · 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Kings Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Kings Highway
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Continue on North Kings Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway
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Continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
4.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 1
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto 45th Street
2978 ft · 1 min · 45th Street
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Turn right onto Old Dixie Highway
37 m · 3 sec · Old Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Gifford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
9.03 mi · 00h 10m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Gifford?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 16.5 miles from Gifford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Gifford. Straight-line distance: 26.59 mi (42.8 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 Gifford
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
| Population | 9,590 |
| Coordinates | 27.6753100, -80.4092200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gifford (-80.40922, 27.67531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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