How far is Indian River Estates, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Indian River Estates, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.33 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.47 mi
8.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.47 mi
Kilometers
8.81 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.33 mi
Kilometers
11.79 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Indian River Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian River Estates
2026-04-18T03:17
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indian River Estates
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Indian River Estates
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To Port Saint Lucie
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indian River Estates and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian River Estates and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on Sea Grape Drive

    884 ft · 41 sec · Sea Grape Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Savannah Street

    2487 ft · 2 min · Savannah Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buchanan Drive

    3248 ft · 2 min · Buchanan Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Easy Street

    2943 ft · 1 min · East Easy Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 1

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast Riomar Drive

    3224 ft · 2 min · Northeast Riomar Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Prima Vista Boulevard

    2652 ft · 53 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard

    1230 ft · 27 sec · Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Prima Vista Boulevard

    1109 ft · 24 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

    3063 ft · 1 min · Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian River Estates and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
178.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.61 mi · 22%
US Highway 1
1.36 mi · 19%
East Prima Vista Boulevard
0.71 mi · 10%
Buchanan Drive
0.62 mi · 8%
Northeast Riomar Drive
0.61 mi · 8%
Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
0.58 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

1.61 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
00h 07m from Indian River Estates
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indian River Estates and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indian River Estates to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Indian River Estates and 3.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian River Estates and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian River Estates and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 5.47 mi (8.81 km).

Indian River Estates

#1 Indian River Estates

Census-designated place in St.

Population6,220
Coordinates27.3644900, -80.3097700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Port Saint Lucie

#2 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Sea Grape Drive (-80.309017, 27.364488)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.08
Round trip
$2.16
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.08 $2.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.19 $2.39
Premium $4.90 $1.27 $2.55
Diesel $4.35 $1.13 $2.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian River Estates and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 03:17:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.