Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Vero Corridor, FL
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and West Vero Corridor, FL.
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn left onto CR 615
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto FL 60
Turn right onto Tamara Trail
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in West Vero Corridor on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Vero Beach
Indian River Mall
Riverside Theatre
Vero Beach Regional Airport
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.
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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