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Trip from Melbourne, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

65 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

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capital city of Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick trip from Melbourne to Port Saint Lucie, expect a straightforward 65-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, making it an efficient choice for commuters or travelers looking for a direct path. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, it is a very budget-friendly transit across the Florida landscape. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this drive offers a reliable connection between these two coastal cities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 52.5 mi 56m
Crosstown Parkway 4.3 mi 7m
Babcock Street Northeast 3 mi 5m
South Babcock Street 2.8 mi 5m
East Fee Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
Malabar Road 0.4 mi <1m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Waverly Place 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 52.5 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Waverly Place

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Waverly Place
2

Turn right onto East Fee Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Fee Avenue
3

Turn left onto CR 507

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Babcock Street
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on FL 507

3.0 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto FL 514

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Malabar Road
Use the right lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7

Turn sharp left

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 95

52 mi · 56 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

Where to Stop

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

town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grant-Valkaria, FL

33 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

Grant-Valkaria, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Vero Corridor, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Melbourne, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
6.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | FL 514 / Malabar Road

Turn right onto FL 514 / Malabar Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
7.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Turn sharp left toward I 95 South: Miami

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 South: Miami
5
7.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
60.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | Crosstown Parkway

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.35 one way

$20.69 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $11.25 $22.51
premium $4.72 $12.09 $24.17
diesel $5.61 $14.35 $28.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.69 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Melbourne, FL

Late night in Melbourne on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Mostly Clear

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

Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 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

18 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

1h 20m 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?

Expect a classic highway-focused experience, as 87% of this trip is spent on high-speed roads. The core of your journey involves a significant 52.5-mile stretch along I-95, which serves as the primary artery for the entire drive. While the interstate provides a consistent pace, you will transition into local infrastructure like Babcock Street Northeast and Crosstown Parkway as you near your destination. The personality of this route is utilitarian and fast-moving rather than scenic, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding backroads. You should be prepared for steady traffic flow as you navigate these major corridors.

87% 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: 52.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Crosstown Parkway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near FL 514 / Malabar Road.

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 65 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: at 6.7 miles (FL 514 / Malabar Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

29 ft 18 ft

Total Climb

15 ft

Total Descent

26 ft

Highest Point

29 ft

~13.9 mi in

Elevation Range

11 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 65 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.5 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: at 6.7 miles (FL 514 / Malabar Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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