This 132.9-mile drive from Gateway to Port Saint Lucie, Florida, will take you about 3 hours and 6 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budget around $21 for fuel, and plan for one stop along the way. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Industrial Drive and Park Street, with a portion on Palm Beach Boulevard, offering a more direct, community-level experience rather than a highway sprint. Its "turn-heavy local drive" profile means you'll be navigating through towns and intersections more frequently than on an interstate.
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
66.4 miles from Gateway, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi
46m
Park Street
24.8 mi
31m
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi
34m
FL 78
14.8 mi
18m
I 95
4.9 mi
5m
West Midway Road
4.4 mi
7m
Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
7m
North Bridge Street
4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Industrial Drive
— 34.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gateway, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Persimmon Court
210 ft·14 sec·Persimmon Court
2
Turn left onto Bent Pine Drive
0.1 mi·28 sec·Bent Pine Drive
3
Turn right onto Mahogany Run
0.5 mi·2 min·Mahogany Run
4
Continue on Mahogany Run
145 ft·6 sec·Mahogany Run
5
Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard
1.7 mi·3 min·Gateway Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn left onto FL 82
3.4 mi·5 min·FL 82
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
8
Merge onto I 75
2.7 mi·2 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 141Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La BelleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto FL 80
24 mi·34 min·Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto FL 29
4.0 mi·6 min·North Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto FL 78
15 mi·18 min·FL 78
13
Continue on US 27; FL 78
3.7 mi·4 min·US 27; FL 78
14
Take the exit
358 ft·10 sec
15
Turn left onto FL 78 Detour
34 mi·46 min·Industrial Drive
16
Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi·6 min·Parrott Avenue
17
Turn right onto FL 70
25 mi·31 min·Park Street
18
Turn right onto CR 712
4.4 mi·7 min·West Midway Road
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
20
Merge onto I 95
4.9 mi·5 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 120Toward Crosstown ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi·7 min·Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto CR 615
0.2 mi·20 sec·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
24
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·9 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and 132.9-mile length, this trip is easily manageable in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you navigate through local streets. Plan for your single stop strategically, perhaps midway through your journey to break up the driving. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, keep an eye on your gauge, particularly before heading out. A specific tip: since you'll be on Industrial Drive for a significant 34.4-mile stretch, ensure you have your navigation set correctly before entering it, as services might be less frequent on this longer segment.
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 66.4 miles from Gateway, FL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.4 miles or 1h 34m 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 31m
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 Gateway, 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 Gateway, FL
This is one driving day of about 132.9 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Gateway, 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 Industrial Drive for about 34.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 128.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Bent Pine Drive
Turn left onto Bent Pine Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip|~6m in|FL 82
At end of road, turn left onto FL 82
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
8.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
6
33.5 mi into trip|~50m in|FL 29 / North Bridge Street
Turn left onto FL 29 / North Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
128.1 mi into trip|~2h 57m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.15 one way
$42.31 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$23.01
$46.02
premium
$4.72
$24.71
$49.42
diesel
$5.61
$29.34
$58.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.9
0
$13.95
$6.38
Efficient EV
33.2
0
$11.63
$5.32
EV Truck/SUV
53.2
0
$18.61
$8.51
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
Gateway, FL
Morning
in Gateway on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning
in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
18 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 6m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for much of this 132.9-mile journey. With only 25% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads like Industrial Drive, Park Street, and Palm Beach Boulevard, navigating through various communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.4 miles on Industrial Drive, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you're back to more frequent turns and intersections. This route emphasizes a ground-level perspective, moving through the heart of Florida's landscape.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on Industrial Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bent Pine Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 132.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bent Pine Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (FL 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gateway, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.
La Belle
8.9 mi in|~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 132.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on Industrial Drive. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Port Saint Lucie, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bent Pine Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (FL 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Port Saint Lucie, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
