How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Margate, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Margate, FL is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Margate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Margate.
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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 FL 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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441 South
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 7
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Road 7
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Turn right onto Northwest 15th Street
658 ft · 22 sec · Northwest 15th Street
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Continue on East River Drive
1172 ft · 40 sec · East River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Margate.
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
71.1 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Margate?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 40.7 miles from Margate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Port Saint Lucie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens
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 Palm Beach Gardens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Margate. Straight-line distance: 73.05 mi (117.56 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 Margate
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 58,734 |
| Coordinates | 26.2445300, -80.2064400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Margate (-80.20644, 26.24453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
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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