Origin
Florida Ridge, FL
Afternoon in Florida Ridge on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florida Ridge, 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
40m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florida Ridge, FL
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Trip Overview
Florida Ridge to Port Saint Lucie is 27.3 miles and takes about 40m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Florida, moving you from one area to another without crossing state lines. It's a quick trip primarily utilizing major highways, making it ideal for a single-day journey. You'll encounter a highway-focused profile, so expect efficient travel rather than a leisurely scenic tour. This route is best suited for those who prioritize speed and directness in their travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Crosstown Parkway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 1 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 9th Street Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Road Southwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florida Ridge, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on 7th Road Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Road Southwest
2
Turn right onto CR 606
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street Southwest
3
Turn right onto US 1
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 1
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 713
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
5
Continue on FL 713
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto FL 68
378 ft
·
16 sec
·
Orange Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
8
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
Turn right onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
22.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.73 | $9.45 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.21
Turnpike Feeder Road
(3 mi)
$0.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
40m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 95. You'll experience stretches of efficient, higher-speed travel, including a continuous segment of 10.4 miles on I 95. While the primary character is that of an interstate drive, you will transition onto local roads like North Kings Highway and Crosstown Parkway as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll get a taste of both fast-paced transit and more local road navigation.
72% 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: 10.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and North Kings Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 1 / US Highway 1.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 27.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 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 40m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.21 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Feeder Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
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: at 1.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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