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Trip from Sebastian, FL to Port Saint Lucie, 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

Distance

47.4 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

city in Indian River County, State of Florida, United States

Sebastian, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick trip from Sebastian to Port Saint Lucie, you can expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 47.4 miles. This drive typically takes about one hour, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily utilize Sebastian Boulevard, I-95, and Crosstown Parkway to navigate between these two Florida locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Because the route is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this path provides a reliable link between the two cities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 35.3 mi 37m
Sebastian Boulevard 4.3 mi 7m
Crosstown Parkway 4.3 mi 7m
Fellsmere Road 2.1 mi 3m
Louisiana Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Carter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 35.3 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Louisiana Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Louisiana Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 512

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sebastian Boulevard
3

Continue on CR 512

2.1 mi · 3 min · Fellsmere Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
5

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 37 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 120 Toward Crosstown Parkway Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

4.3 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn right onto CR 615

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
9

Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Downtown West Vero Corridor, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Vero Corridor, FL

24 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

West Vero Corridor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierce, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Sebastian, 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 7.2 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
42.5 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward Crosstown Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 120 Toward Crosstown Parkway
5
42.9 mi into trip | ~52m in | Crosstown Parkway

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
47.2 mi into trip | ~59m in | CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h in | Southwest Carter Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.54 one way

$15.09 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $8.21 $16.41
premium $4.72 $8.81 $17.63
diesel $5.61 $10.47 $20.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.15 $1.90
EV Truck/SUV 19 0 $6.64 $3.03

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Sebastian, FL

Afternoon in Sebastian on Sunday

Local time

12:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday

Local time

12:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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 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, as 84% of this route is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-95, which accounts for a 35.3-mile stretch of the journey. The drive begins with local navigation on Sebastian Boulevard before transitioning into a steady, uninterrupted interstate grind. This personality shift keeps the pace fast and consistent for most of the hour-long trip. As you approach your destination, the route transitions off the interstate and onto Crosstown Parkway, providing a functional end to the drive.

84% 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: 35.3 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Sebastian Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near I 95.

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 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: at 7.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 47.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.3 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: at 7.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Saint Lucie, 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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