Trip from Fort Pierce, 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

22m

Distance

11.7 mi

19 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 21m ★

6 AM

0h 23m

8 AM

0h 27m

10 AM

0h 24m

12 PM

0h 24m

3 PM

0h 25m

5 PM

0h 27m

8 PM

0h 22m

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

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county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States

Fort Pierce, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute between Fort Pierce and Port Saint Lucie, this 11.7-mile connection is as practical as it gets. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will primarily navigate via US Highway 1, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, and East Prima Vista Boulevard. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Florida cities. Because the duration is so short, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to easily manage your departure time without worrying about long-haul fatigue.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 1	7.9 mi	15m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard	1.6 mi	3m
East Prima Vista Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m
Northeast Riomar Drive	0.6 mi	1m
Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
Southwest Carter Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US Highway 1 — 7.9 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

85 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn uturn onto US 1

254 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 1

Continue on US 1

7.8 mi · 14 min · US Highway 1

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Northeast Riomar Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast Riomar Drive

Turn right onto East Prima Vista Boulevard

0.5 mi · 52 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard

Continue on Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard

Continue on East Prima Vista Boulevard

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard

Continue on Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 615

1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1 / US Highway 1

Turn uturn onto US 1 / US Highway 1

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1 / US Highway 1

Continue onto US 1 / US Highway 1

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

7.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | Northeast Riomar Drive

Turn right onto Northeast Riomar Drive

Navigation decision point

8.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | East Prima Vista Boulevard

Turn right onto East Prima Vista Boulevard

Navigation decision point

10 mi into trip | ~19m in | CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.86 one way

$3.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$2.03	$4.05
premium	$4.72	$2.18	$4.35
diesel	$5.61	$2.58	$5.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.5	$1.23	$0.56
Efficient EV	2.9	$1.02	$0.47
EV Truck/SUV	4.7	$1.64	$0.75

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Fort Pierce, FL

Morning in Fort Pierce on Sunday

Local time

9:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Partly Cloudy

E 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

9:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Partly Cloudy

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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

6 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

22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with about 67% of your journey spent on faster roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 7.9 miles specifically on US Highway 1. While the route begins with this primary highway segment, it eventually transitions into local boulevard driving as you approach your destination. The personality of the road is functional and direct, lacking the complexities of winding backroads or heavy interstate traffic patterns. You can expect a consistent pace that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss or navigation stress.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on US Highway 1.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 1 and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / US Highway 1.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / US Highway 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Northeast Riomar Drive): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

19 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

14 ft

Total Descent

13 ft

Highest Point

19 ft

~3.3 mi in

Elevation Range

10 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on US Highway 1. 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Fort Pierce, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fort Pierce, FL

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

22m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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