Origin
Indian River Estates, FL
Morning in Indian River Estates on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indian River Estates, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian River Estates, FL
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Trip Overview
Indian River Estates, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is 7 miles and takes about 15m via Southeast Airoso Boulevard, US Highway 1, and East Prima Vista Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, connecting two close communities. Expect a straightforward drive that's more about navigating local streets than covering long distances. It's a quick trip perfect for running an errand or making a local move, easily completed within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 1 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Prima Vista Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Buchanan Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Riomar Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Easy Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Savannah Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
— 1.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian River Estates, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Sea Grape Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sea Grape Drive
2
Turn right onto Savannah Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Savannah Street
3
Turn left onto Buchanan Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buchanan Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto East Easy Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Easy Street
5
Turn left onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
6
Turn right onto Northeast Riomar Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Riomar Drive
7
Turn right onto East Prima Vista Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Prima Vista Boulevard
8
Continue on Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard
9
Continue on East Prima Vista Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Prima Vista Boulevard
10
Continue on Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
11
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 3.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Savannah Street
Turn right onto Savannah Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Buchanan Drive
Turn left onto Buchanan Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East Easy Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Easy Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Northeast Riomar Drive
Turn right onto Northeast Riomar Drive
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
East Prima Vista Boulevard
Turn right onto East Prima Vista Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.23 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
1 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
15m 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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with only about 20% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is approximately 1.6 miles along Southeast Airoso Boulevard. As you progress, the drive will feel more like navigating through neighborhoods and commercial areas rather than a sustained highway cruise. Be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments as you transition between Southeast Airoso Boulevard, US Highway 1, and East Prima Vista Boulevard.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.6 mi on Southeast Airoso Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Savannah Street.
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 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Savannah Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Buchanan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (East Easy Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.6 miles on Southeast Airoso Boulevard. 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: at 0.2 miles (Savannah Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Buchanan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (East Easy Street): Navigation decision point.
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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