How far is Virginia Gardens, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Virginia Gardens, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Florida (USA)
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Gardens and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Gardens and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on Northwest 65th Avenue
80 m · 14 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 38th Terrace
108 m · 21 sec · Northwest 38th Terrace
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Turn left onto Northwest 66th Avenue
873 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 66th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 36th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest 36th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 112 East: Miami Beach
2027 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Airport Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
869 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
157 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
98.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Gardens and Port Saint Lucie.
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 right onto Florida's Turnpike
98.6 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia Gardens and Partly 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 Virginia Gardens to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Golf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Virginia Gardens and 63.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.88 one way or $35.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Virginia Gardens and Partly Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Golf
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Gardens and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 102.54 mi (165.03 km).
#1 Virginia Gardens
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 25.8103800, -80.3022700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.10 | $42.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
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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