Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Viera West, 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
1h 30m
Distance
77.8 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Viera West, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
This straightforward 77.8-mile drive from Port Saint Lucie to Viera West, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical journey. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on major highways, making it a practical and efficient route. The drive is primarily focused on interstate travel, so expect a consistent pace. Given its short duration and highway-centric nature, no overnight stops are necessary. This trip is ideal for a quick transit between two points within Florida.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 70.4 mi | 1h 15m |
| Crosstown Parkway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Stadium Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Wickham Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Town Center Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Altano Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Carter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 70.4 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Viera West, FL.
1
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 615
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 191
Toward CR 509: Wickham Road, Viera
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 509
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wickham Road
8
Enter roundabout onto North Wickham Road
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Wickham Road
9
Continue on North Wickham Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Wickham Road
10
Turn right onto Stadium Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Stadium Parkway
11
Turn right onto Town Center Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Town Center Avenue
12
Continue on Altano Way
427 ft
·
20 sec
·
Altano Way
13
Turn right
151 ft
·
16 sec
14
Turn left
417 ft
·
30 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1-hour and 30-minute duration, you have considerable flexibility with departure times. Leaving Port Saint Lucie in the morning or early afternoon will get you to Viera West with plenty of daylight. With no planned stops and a fuel cost around $12, you can easily complete this trip without needing to pull over for gas or extensive breaks. Keep an eye on traffic, especially as you approach the Viera West area, as I 95 can experience congestion. The most efficient way to navigate this route is to stay on I 95 for the longest possible stretch, minimizing local road transitions.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Viera West, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Port Saint Lucie, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Saint Lucie, FL
This is one driving day of about 77.8 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 70.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.4 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 77.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
75 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward CR 509: Wickham Road, Viera
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 191
Toward CR 509: Wickham Road, Viera
5
77.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.38 one way
$24.77 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| premium | $4.72 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.18 | $34.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.17 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Viera West, FL
Morning in Viera West on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 30m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for nearly this entire trip, with 97% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 70.4 miles on I 95, indicating a consistent and fast-paced journey. You'll transition from Crosstown Parkway onto I 95, and later utilize Stadium Parkway. The road profile suggests minimal deviation from high-speed travel, so prepare for a direct and efficient transit without many opportunities for scenic detours.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Crosstown Parkway. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 10 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 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 77.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.4 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: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 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 Viera West, 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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