How far is Indian River Shores, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Indian River Shores, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian River Shores and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on the route
709 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Indian Harbor Road
2064 ft · 1 min · Indian Harbor Road
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Turn left onto Johns Island Drive
2218 ft · 1 min · Johns Island Drive
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Turn left onto Johns Island Drive
44 m · 10 sec · Johns Island Drive
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto East Causeway Boulevard
1940 ft · 37 sec · East Causeway Boulevard
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Continue on 17th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn left onto Indian River Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
3.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
3 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road
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Continue on North Kings Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
115 m · 17 sec · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2962 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
1872 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
916 ft · 21 sec · 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 Indian River Shores and Port Saint Lucie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Indian River Shores 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 Shores to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Indian River Shores and 18.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian River Shores 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Pierce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian River Shores and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 29.29 mi (47.13 km).
#1 Indian River Shores
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 4,346 |
| Coordinates | 27.7167000, -80.3842200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.79 | $11.57 |
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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