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Trip from Cocoa Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

87.7 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m

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

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city in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Cocoa Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

Spanning 87.9 miles along the Florida coast, this drive between Cocoa Beach and Port Saint Lucie typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfect as a simple day outing, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect to spend roughly $14 on fuel for the journey, making it a very affordable trek between these two Florida locations. You will navigate primarily via North 1st Street, North Orlando Avenue, and South Atlantic Avenue rather than utilizing major interstates. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the stress of long-haul highway driving, allowing you to focus on the road ahead.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.8 miles from Cocoa Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 67.5 mi 1h 12m
Pineda Causeway 7.2 mi 11m
South Atlantic Avenue 4.9 mi 7m
Crosstown Parkway 4.3 mi 7m
North Orlando Avenue 2.6 mi 5m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Carter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
North 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 67.5 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

80 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left

56 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right onto North 1st Street

187 ft · 15 sec · North 1st Street
4

Turn left onto SR A1A

2.6 mi · 5 min · North Orlando Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Continue on SR A1A

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Atlantic Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto FL 404

7.2 mi · 11 min · Pineda Causeway
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8

Merge onto I 95

68 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 120 Toward Crosstown Parkway Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

4.3 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto CR 615

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
12

Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this 1-hour and 26-minute trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. You should keep in mind that the route is entirely comprised of local roads, so traffic patterns on North 1st Street and North Orlando Avenue will dictate your overall pace. Budget about $14 for fuel before you head out, and ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent turns rather than sustained highway speeds. A smart tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation apps handy, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires constant attention to your route markers. Enjoy the ease of a trip that gets you to your destination in under 90 minutes without the need for additional rest stops.

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 43.8 miles from Cocoa Beach, FL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.5 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 19 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.8 miles or 56m 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 29m

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 Cocoa Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cocoa Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Cocoa Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 67.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Melbourne Village, FL

44 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

Melbourne Village, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sebastian, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Cocoa Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Starlite Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cocoa Beach, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13217839222

Visit website

The Starlite Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Cocoa Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13217839222

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 87.7

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Old Fort Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 75.1

Fort Pierce, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17724673000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.8 — 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

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 1st Street

Turn right onto North 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR A1A / North Orlando Avenue

Turn left onto SR A1A / North Orlando Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in | FL 404 / Pineda Causeway

Turn right onto FL 404 / Pineda Causeway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
82.8 mi into trip | ~1h 38m 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

$13.96 one way

$27.92 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $15.19 $30.37
premium $4.72 $16.31 $32.61
diesel $5.61 $19.36 $38.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.67 $3.51
EV Truck/SUV 35.1 0 $12.28 $5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Cocoa Beach, FL

Morning in Cocoa Beach on Sunday

Local time

9:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

9:26 AM

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

3 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

1h 47m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of surface streets that keep your attention engaged throughout the 87.9-mile journey. Because the route relies on local roads like North 1st Street, there is no single long-stretch highway segment to cruise on. The character of the drive remains consistent, demanding your focus as you transition through various local corridors. It is an ideal path for those who prefer staying off the high-speed transit lanes in favor of a more localized experience.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Pineda Causeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR A1A / North Orlando Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR A1A / North Orlando Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Saint Lucie, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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