Origin
Vero Beach, FL
Morning in Vero Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vero Beach, 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
45m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vero Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Vero Beach and Port Saint Lucie, you will find this 30.3-mile trip to be a straightforward connection. Clocking in at approximately 45 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should cover your needs for this short trek across Florida. Since both cities are located within the same region, you can expect a familiar coastal Florida atmosphere throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient link between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Crosstown Parkway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 1 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Old Dixie Highway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vero Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on FL 60
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
20th Street
2
Turn left onto CR 605
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Dixie Highway
3
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
4th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 1
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 1
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 713
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
6
Continue on FL 713
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto FL 68
378 ft
·
16 sec
·
Orange Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
9
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 615
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Vero Beach, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
Turn right onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
25.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.63 | $11.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.21
Turnpike Feeder Road
(3 mi)
$0.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Lakewood Park, FL
15 mi in
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
45m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on major arteries, with 70% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of I-95, North Kings Highway, and the Crosstown Parkway as you head south. Expect a relatively steady experience behind the wheel, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.4 miles on I-95. The transition from the interstate to local parkways provides a functional change in pace as you approach your destination. Overall, the road maintains a consistent character, prioritizing efficient travel over winding or complex terrain.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and North Kings Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.21 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Feeder Road. 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 Port Saint Lucie, 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 2.3 miles (4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 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 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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