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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Gotha, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

130 mi

209 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Gotha, FL, FL

Gotha, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Gotha, FL covers 130 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.69 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.

Midpoint

65 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 130 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 130 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 122 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 122 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 26m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
125.4 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 265 Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
7
127.3 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward Good Homes Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 2 Toward Good Homes Road
5
127.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | Good Homes Road

Turn left onto Good Homes Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 122 mi 2h 10m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway 1.1 mi 1m
Morton Jones Road 0.9 mi 2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Woodlawn Cemetery Road 0.7 mi 1m
East-West Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
Hempel Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 122 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Gotha, FL.

1

Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

122 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 265 Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on FL 408 Toll

1.1 mi · 1 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
10

Continue on FL 408 Toll

0.4 mi · 27 sec · East-West Expressway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 2 Toward Good Homes Road Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto Good Homes Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Good Homes Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto CR 526

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Old Winter Garden Road
14

Turn left onto Woodlawn Cemetery Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Cemetery Road
15

Turn right onto Morton Jones Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Morton Jones Road
16

At end of road, turn left onto Hempel Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Hempel Avenue
17

Turn right

230 ft · 16 sec
18

Arrive at 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122 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 29 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gotha, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie, FL

This is one driving day of about 130 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 122 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 1h 12m into the drive

Downtown West Melbourne, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Melbourne, FL

65 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

Okeechobee County, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Melbourne, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122 miles.

Arriving in Gotha, FL

The final approach into Gotha, 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 Gotha, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.69 one way

$41.39 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $22.51 $45.02
premium $4.72 $24.17 $48.35
diesel $5.61 $28.70 $57.40

Estimated Tolls: $8.54

Florida's Turnpike (122 mi) $8.54

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39 0 $13.65 $6.24
Efficient EV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20
EV Truck/SUV 52 0 $18.20 $8.32

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Evening in Port Saint Lucie on Thursday

Local time

8:59 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

Destination

Gotha, FL

Evening in Gotha on Thursday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

21 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 26m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Gotha, FL covers 130 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.69 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 26m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Gotha, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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