Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Late night in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Riviera Beach, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Arian Fernandez
Riviera Beach, FL
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Port Saint Lucie to Riviera Beach is 45.4 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the southeastern part of the state. You'll primarily be on major highways, making it a quick and straightforward transit. Given the short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 26.6 mi | 28m |
| I 95 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| West Blue Heron Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| President Barack Obama Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 15th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue H | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 26.6 mi, about 28m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,148 veh/hr typical · worst 6,164
Quietest
2 AM
~297 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Riviera Beach, 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 right onto FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 116
Toward FL 706: Jupiter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto FL 706
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Indiantown Road
10
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
11
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 76
Toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto FL 708
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Blue Heron Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 811
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
President Barack Obama Highway
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto West 13th Street
515 ft
·
19 sec
·
West 13th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Avenue H
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Avenue H
17
At end of road, turn right onto West 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 15th Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 15th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward FL 706: Jupiter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 116
Toward FL 706: Jupiter
7
41.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 76
Toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
CR 811 / President Barack Obama Highway
Turn right onto CR 811 / President Barack Obama Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
44.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
West 13th Street
Turn left onto West 13th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$3.93/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| premium | $4.63 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.86
Florida's Turnpike
(26.6 mi)
$1.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Riviera Beach, FL
Late night in Riviera Beach on Tuesday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°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
16 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
58m 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 mostly highway, with 81% of the 45.4 miles on high-speed roads. Your longest stretch on a single highway will be 26.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface streets as you approach Riviera Beach, with West Blue Heron Boulevard serving as a key artery in the latter part of the trip. The high highway percentage suggests a consistent cruising speed for most of the drive.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 45.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
42 ft
3 ft
Total Climb
73 ft
Total Descent
76 ft
Highest Point
42 ft
~3.2 mi in
Elevation Range
39 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Riviera Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
Miami
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Florida's Turnpike South
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
About the Cities
Starting in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Full guide →Founded 1961
Port St. Lucie is a sprawling tropical city on the Treasure Coast of Florida. The population is 202,000 and 438,000 in its metropolitan area (2019). Residents refer to the city by its initials, PSL. The spring training home of the New York Mets, this city has many fun activities if you know where to look; the new downtown area is in its infancy, but once complete will bring more activities for residents and visitors.
Arriving in Riviera Beach, FL
Full guide →Founded 1922
Riviera Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida. It is a harbor city located along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Southeast Florida. The 75 degree weather is year around and makes the beaches great for sporting events.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.86 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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 Riviera Beach, 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 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 Riviera Beach, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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