How far is Fort Pierce, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Pierce, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Pierce and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Pierce and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn uturn onto US Highway 1
78 m · 19 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
7.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 1
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Turn right onto Northeast Riomar Drive
3224 ft · 2 min · Northeast Riomar Drive
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Turn right onto East Prima Vista Boulevard
2652 ft · 53 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard
1230 ft · 27 sec · Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard
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Continue on East Prima Vista Boulevard
1109 ft · 24 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
3063 ft · 1 min · Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Pierce and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 1
Continue on US Highway 1
7.82 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Pierce and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Pierce to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian River Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Fort Pierce and 5.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Pierce and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Indian River Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian River Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Pierce and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 10.66 mi (17.16 km).
#1 Fort Pierce
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 46,343 |
| Coordinates | 27.4467100, -80.3256100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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