Origin
Golden Gate, FL
Afternoon in Golden Gate on Sunday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Golden Gate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
167.9 mi
270 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Golden Gate, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Golden Gate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 167.9 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 43rd Lane Southwest, Golden Gate Parkway, Collier Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84 miles from Golden Gate, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 167.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
43rd Lane Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Golden Gate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 2h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Golden Gate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 43rd Lane Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Gate Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Collier Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Everglades Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 869 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sawgrass Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
43rd Lane Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Gate, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on 22nd Avenue Southwest
138 ft
·
13 sec
·
22nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto 43rd Lane Southwest
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
43rd Lane Southwest
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Golden Gate Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden Gate Parkway
4
Turn right onto Collier Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Collier Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Miami
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Miami
6
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Port Everglades Expressway
8
Take the exit slight left toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
9
Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
12
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
13
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
71 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Saint Lucie
15
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
217 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84 miles from Golden Gate, FL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Golden Gate, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Golden Gate, FL
This is one driving day of about 167.9 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Golden Gate, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84 mi from Golden Gate, FL · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84 miles from Golden Gate, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Port Saint Lucie, FL
The final approach into Port Saint Lucie, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Port Saint Lucie, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.05 one way
$56.09 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| premium | $4.90 | $32.36 | $64.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.51 | $10.75 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Golden Gate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 167.9 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 43rd Lane Southwest, Golden Gate Parkway, Collier Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84 miles from Golden Gate, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Golden Gate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is easy. At 2h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Golden Gate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Golden Gate, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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