Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Melbourne, 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 14m

Distance

63.4 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 9m ★

6 AM

1h 15m

8 AM

1h 27m

10 AM

1h 19m

12 PM

1h 18m

3 PM

1h 20m

5 PM

1h 26m

8 PM

1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

West Melbourne, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Trip Overview

This 63.4-mile drive from Port Saint Lucie to West Melbourne, Florida, is designed for efficiency, taking just about 1 hour and 14 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that comfortably fits within a single day, making it an ideal option if you're looking for a quick trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $10, this route is budget-friendly. You'll be spending most of your time on major roadways, allowing for a consistent pace. Given the short duration and minimal stops, this drive is best suited for those who want to get from point A to point B with little fuss, traversing the familiar Florida landscape.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	55.5 mi	59m
Crosstown Parkway	4.1 mi	7m
Hollywood Boulevard	2.6 mi	5m
Palm Bay Road Northeast	0.3 mi	<1m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
Southwest Carter Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
Henry Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 55.5 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and West Melbourne, FL.

Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Turn left onto CR 615

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

4.1 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 95

55 mi · 59 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CR 516

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

2.6 mi · 5 min · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Henry Avenue

71 ft · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Arrive at destination

Henry Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Vero Corridor, FL

32 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

White City, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Vero Corridor, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Crosstown Parkway

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

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.

60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

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 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.09 one way

$20.18 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$10.98	$21.96
premium	$4.72	$11.79	$23.58
diesel	$5.61	$14.00	$28.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19	$6.66	$3.04
Efficient EV	15.9	$5.55	$2.54
EV Truck/SUV	25.4	$8.88	$4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

ESE 0 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

West Melbourne, FL

Morning in West Melbourne on Sunday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

1 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 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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-centric experience on this 63.4-mile route, with 94% of the journey taking place on major roads. The primary arteries guiding you are I-95 and Crosstown Parkway, promising a predominantly fast-paced drive. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 55.5 miles on I-95, meaning extended periods of consistent speed. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of roads like Hollywood Boulevard suggests brief transitions to more localized thoroughfares. This blend offers a predictable driving rhythm, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing forward momentum.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 55.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.2 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: 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.

On the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Melbourne, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 516: Palm Bay along the way.

Cr 516: Palm Bay

60.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.5 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Melbourne, 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Port Saint Lucie, FL or browse trips ending in West Melbourne, FL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.

Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Melbourne, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Port Saint Lucie, FL

West Melbourne, FL

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 14m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

Explore More

Continue From West Melbourne, FL

More from Port Saint Lucie, FL

More trips to West Melbourne, FL