How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Golden Gate, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Golden Gate, FL is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Golden Gate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Golden Gate.
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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 left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
71.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1795 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
20.3 mi · 23 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
596 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
2227 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 951 North: Golden Gate
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn left onto Golden Gate Parkway
2833 ft · 1 min · Golden Gate Parkway
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Turn right onto 43rd Lane Southwest
1261 ft · 58 sec · 43rd Lane Southwest
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Turn right onto 22nd Avenue Southwest
42 m · 6 sec · 22nd Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 22nd Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Golden Gate.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Golden Gate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Golden Gate?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Tamarac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 91.3 miles from Golden Gate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.75 one way or $53.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Golden Gate.
Stop Ideas Near Tamarac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tamarac.
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Hollywood
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Golden Gate. Straight-line distance: 112.8 mi (181.54 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 Golden Gate
Census designated place
| Population | 23,961 |
| Coordinates | 26.1878700, -81.6950900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golden Gate (-81.69509, 26.18787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $26.75 | $53.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.58 | $63.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.06 | $56.11 |
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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