Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to South Beach, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
Port Saint Lucie to South Beach is 23.9 miles and takes about 46 minutes via US Highway 1 and SR A1A, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Florida, moving you from the Port Saint Lucie area down towards the vibrant South Beach. It’s a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick transfer or a day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate through different types of roads on your way south.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 1 | 7.9 mi | 15m |
| Atlantic Beach Boulevard | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| SR A1A | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North 4th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Springline Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Dixie Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Riomar Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 1
— 7.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and South Beach, FL.
1
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
4
Continue on East Prima Vista Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Prima Vista Boulevard
5
Continue on Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard
6
Continue on Prima Vista Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Prima Vista Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Northeast Riomar Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Riomar Drive
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
7.9 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 1
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
10
Turn straight onto CR 605
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Dixie Highway
11
Turn right onto SR A1A
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SR A1A
12
Turn left onto SR A1A
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlantic Beach Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Regatta Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Regatta Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Springline Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Springline Drive
15
Enter roundabout onto Springline Drive
153 ft
·
8 sec
·
Springline Drive
16
Continue on Springline Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Springline Drive
17
Turn left onto Anchor Drive
449 ft
·
15 sec
·
Anchor Drive
18
Enter roundabout onto Anchor Drive
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
Anchor Drive
19
Continue on Anchor Drive
397 ft
·
13 sec
·
Anchor Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Anchor Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Northeast Riomar Drive
Turn left onto Northeast Riomar Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Regatta Drive
Turn left onto Regatta Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Springline Drive
Enter roundabout onto Springline Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Anchor Drive
Enter roundabout onto Anchor Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
South Beach, FL
Morning in South Beach on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
12 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
46m 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 mixed drive experience, with 33% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US Highway 1, Atlantic Beach Boulevard, and SR A1A, providing a varied feel to your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 7.9 miles, likely on US Highway 1. As you progress, the road character will shift, moving from more arterial roads to potentially more coastal-influenced routes as you approach your destination.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near Northeast Riomar Drive.
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 23.9 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 3.2 miles (Northeast Riomar Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (Regatta Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (Northeast Riomar Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (Regatta Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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