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How fast does the Gulf Stream move through the Straits of Florida?

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Map of the North Atlantic Ocean showing major ocean currents, with warm currents like the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift highlighted in pink and cold currents in blue. Arrows indicate current directions and relative speeds, connecting the eastern coasts of North America, the western coasts of Europe and Africa, and the Arctic region. — Gulf Stream Major warm and cold currents of the North Atlantic Ocean.

As the Gulf Stream passes through the Straits of Florida, it is often referred to as the Florida Current. Its velocity in this region is measured at approximately 4 to 6 miles (6.5 to 9.5 km) per hour, with some estimates indicating it exceeds 3.5 knots (4 miles or 6.5 km per hour) as it narrows through the straits.12