Origin
Gulf Gate Estates, FL
Afternoon in Gulf Gate Estates on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulf Gate Estates, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
148 mi
238 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulf Gate Estates, FL
Glenda Thompson
Trip Overview
Gulf Gate Estates, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is 148 miles and takes about 3h 20m via FL 70, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip across Florida, connecting two points within the state. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making it an easy and predictable journey. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day drive, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a smooth ride with minimal complexity.
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
74 miles from Gulf Gate Estates, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 70 | 90.9 mi | 1h 58m |
| State Road 72 | 34.9 mi | 45m |
| Clark Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| I 95 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| West Midway Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Crosstown Parkway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Stickney Point Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Tamiami Trail | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
FL 70
— 90.9 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Gate Estates, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on US 41
343 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Tamiami Trail
2
Continue on US 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tamiami Trail
3
Turn right onto FL 72
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stickney Point Road
4
Continue on FL 72
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Clark Road
5
Enter roundabout onto FL 72
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Clark Road
6
Continue on FL 72
512 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clark Road
7
Continue on FL 72
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 72
8
Enter roundabout onto FL 72
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Road 72
9
Continue on FL 72
34 mi
·
43 min
·
State Road 72
10
At end of road, turn right onto FL 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 70
11
Turn straight onto FL 70
90 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
FL 70
12
Turn right onto CR 712
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Midway Road
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
14
Merge onto I 95
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 615
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over three hours, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day trip, so you can leave anytime and still have plenty of daylight. There's one recommended stop, which should be more than enough to break up the 148 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $24, and it's always wise to fill up before embarking on the longest stretch of 90.9 miles on FL 70. This flexibility means you can depart when it's most convenient for you.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74 miles from Gulf Gate Estates, FL, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.9 miles.
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 33 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74 miles or 1h 40m 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 41m
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 Gulf Gate Estates, 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 Gulf Gate Estates, FL
This is one driving day of about 148 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Gulf Gate Estates, 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.
The longest stretch is on FL 70 for about 90.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74 miles from Gulf Gate Estates, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before FL 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 148 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
FL 72 / Clark Road
Enter roundabout onto FL 72 / Clark Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
138.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
143.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
Take the exit toward Crosstown Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
5
143.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
148 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
|
Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.56 one way
$47.12 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.63 | $51.25 |
| premium | $4.72 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.68 | $65.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
| Efficient EV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on FL 70, including a longest stretch of 90.9 miles on this road, which offers a consistent driving experience. While the main roads are State Road 72 and Clark Road early on, much of the journey transitions to FL 70, suggesting a predominantly faster-paced drive. Expect a generally direct path with fewer complex turns, making it easy to maintain speed and cover ground efficiently.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.9 mi on FL 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and State Road 72. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near FL 72 / Clark Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (FL 72 / Clark Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 138.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 148 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.9 miles on FL 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (FL 72 / Clark Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 138.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Port Saint Lucie, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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