Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Wabasso 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
1h 2m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wabasso Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Port Saint Lucie to Wabasso Beach is 41.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and US 1, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a relatively short trip connecting two points within Florida, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and more local road navigation as you head north along the coast. Consider this drive when you need a straightforward journey between these two Florida locations, keeping the travel time and fuel costs minimal. The duration suggests you'll have ample time for other activities on the same day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 9 mi | 9m |
| US 1 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Indian River Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 1 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| FL 510 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| South Kings Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Wabasso 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 right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 713
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kings Highway
10
Continue on FL 713
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kings Highway
11
Continue on FL 713
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
12
Turn left onto US 1
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 1
13
Turn right onto CR 603
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Indian River Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto 45th Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
45th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto US 1
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto FL 510
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 510
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto SR A1A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
SR A1A
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto East Barefoot Place
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Barefoot Place
19
Arrive at destination
East Barefoot Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 41 — 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 right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
45th Street
Turn left onto 45th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
38.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
FL 510
Turn right onto FL 510
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
41 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
SR A1A
Turn left onto SR A1A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.56 one way
$13.12 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
Florida's Turnpike
(9 mi)
$0.63
Turnpike Feeder Road
(2.7 mi)
$0.19
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Wabasso Beach, FL
Morning in Wabasso Beach on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
11 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 2m 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 41.2-mile drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 58% of it on highways. You'll encounter about 9 miles on Florida's Turnpike, providing a stretch of faster travel. Following this, the route transitions to US 1 and Indian River Boulevard, which will feel more like navigating through local areas. The profile suggests a blend of efficient highway miles followed by a more community-oriented drive as you approach your destination. This variation means you won't be stuck on one type of road for the entire trip.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (45th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Wabasso Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
Orlando
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Florida's Turnpike North
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Vero Beach
12.5 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.82 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 Wabasso 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 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (45th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wabasso 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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