How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from West Gate, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Gate, FL is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 58m.
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.
Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin 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 West Gate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and West 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
26.6 mi · 28 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
1816 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
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Continue on Wabasso Drive
1334 ft · 43 sec · Wabasso Drive
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Turn left onto Westgate Avenue
816 ft · 24 sec · Westgate Avenue
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Turn right onto Tallahassee Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Tallahassee Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tallahassee Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and West 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
26.6 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near West 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 West Gate?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 24 miles from West Gate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny near West Gate.
Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound
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 Hobe Sound.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Okeechobee
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and West Gate. Straight-line distance: 43.71 mi (70.34 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 West Gate
West Gate is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.7025700, -80.0981000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gate (-80.0981, 26.70257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.84 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
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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