Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to North River Shores, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North River Shores, FL
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Trip Overview
Port Saint Lucie to North River Shores is 9.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short, local drive entirely within Florida, so you won't be crossing state lines or encountering significant regional shifts. Expect a straightforward trip that’s more about navigating local streets than covering long distances. Given the minimal time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Federal Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Federal Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Northwest River Shores Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Carter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and North River Shores, FL.
1
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3
Turn left onto FL 716
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
US Highway 1
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Highway
6
Continue on US 1
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Federal Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto Northwest River Shores Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northwest River Shores Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
Turn right onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Northwest River Shores Street
Turn right onto Northwest River Shores Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
North River Shores, FL
Morning in North River Shores on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
4 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
18m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only about 6% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles along Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard. You'll primarily be navigating on roads like Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, Northwest Federal Highway, and Southeast Airoso Boulevard. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way through this predominantly local network. The driving environment is characterized by its urban and suburban setting, rather than open highway cruising.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Southeast Port Saint Lucie 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 early in the drive near CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard.
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 18m drive. You will face about 4 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 (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (Northwest River Shores Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on Southeast Port Saint Lucie 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: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (Northwest River Shores Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North River Shores, 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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