How far is South Gate Ridge, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from South Gate Ridge, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.15 mi
02h 41m
Flight
131.8 mi
212.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.8 mi
Kilometers
212.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.15 mi
Kilometers
235.2 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 PM EDT
Return by in South Gate Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Gate Ridge
2026-04-18T13:05
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Gate Ridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From South Gate Ridge
73 mi
01h 20m
To Port Saint Lucie
73.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Gate Ridge and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Gate Ridge and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on Naomi Ridge Lane

    74 m · 13 sec · Naomi Ridge Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beneva Road

    63 m · 9 sec · Beneva Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Beneva Road

    1159 ft · 32 sec · Beneva Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Proctor Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Proctor Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Clark Road

    64 m · 5 sec · Clark Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Clark Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Clark Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Road 72

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road 72

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 72

    26 m · 2 sec · State Road 72

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 72

    33.6 mi · 44 min · State Road 72

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2661 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Gate Ridge and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 72
34.9 mi · 24%
I 95 South
5.38 mi · 4%
Proctor Road
5.26 mi · 4%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
West Midway Road
4.44 mi · 3%
Beneva Road
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

89.8 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
131.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 20m from South Gate Ridge
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Gate Ridge and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Gate Ridge to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from South Gate Ridge and 73.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Gate Ridge and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Placid Lakes, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Placid Lakes.

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Gate Ridge and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 131.8 mi (212.11 km).

South Gate Ridge

#1 South Gate Ridge

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population5,688
Coordinates27.2864400, -82.4967600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Port Saint Lucie

#2 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Naomi Ridge Lane (-82.496759, 27.286631)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.81
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.40 $42.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.72 $47.43
Premium $4.90 $25.26 $50.53
Diesel $4.35 $22.45 $44.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Gate Ridge and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 13:05:33.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.