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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Vero Corridor, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

33.1 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

Downtown West Vero Corridor, FL, FL

West Vero Corridor, FL

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Trip Overview

Port Saint Lucie to West Vero Corridor is 33.1 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 95 and Crosstown Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that stays within Florida. Expect a quick journey primarily on major roads, making it ideal for a short trip or a segment of a longer itinerary. With minimal travel time and cost, this route offers convenience for those needing to get between these two Florida locations efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 26.2 mi 28m
Crosstown Parkway 4.1 mi 7m
20th Street 1.8 mi 3m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Tamara Trail <0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Carter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 26.2 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and West Vero Corridor, 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

26 mi · 28 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 147 Toward FL 60: Vero Beach, Lake Wales Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward FL 60 East: Stadium, Vero Beach, Indian River Mall, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach Regional Airport Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn straight onto FL 60

1.8 mi · 3 min · 20th Street
9

Turn right onto Tamara Trail

504 ft · 22 sec · Tamara Trail
10

Arrive at destination

Tamara Trail

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.1 — 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
30.8 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward FL 60: Vero Beach, Lake Wales

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 147 Toward FL 60: Vero Beach, Lake Wales
9
31.1 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 60 East: Stadium, Vero Beach, Indian River Mall, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach Regional Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward FL 60 East: Stadium, Vero Beach, Indian...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.27 one way

$10.54 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.73 $11.46
premium $4.72 $6.15 $12.31
diesel $5.61 $7.31 $14.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.48 $1.59
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Vero Corridor, FL

Morning in West Vero Corridor on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

41m 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 drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 91% of the journey on major roadways like I 95 and Crosstown Parkway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 26.2 miles on I 95, offering a consistent pace. The character is largely that of a functional, high-speed transit corridor, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. Expect straightforward navigation with minimal deviations from these main arteries.

91% 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: 26.2 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Crosstown Parkway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard.

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 33.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: 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.

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 West Vero Corridor, FL, road signs point toward Lake Wales, Vero Beach, Indian River Mall, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Regional Airport.

Lake Wales

30.8 mi in | ~36m

Vero Beach

31.1 mi in | ~37m

Indian River Mall

31.1 mi in | ~37m

Riverside Theatre

31.1 mi in | ~37m

Vero Beach Regional Airport

31.1 mi in | ~37m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 West Vero Corridor, 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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