How far is North River Shores, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from North River Shores, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
9.51 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.23 mi
11.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.23 mi
Kilometers
11.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.51 mi
Kilometers
15.3 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 31, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in North River Shores
Sun, May 31, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North River Shores
2026-05-31T07:11
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 31, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North River Shores
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Jensen Beach
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From North River Shores
4.7 mi
00h 09m
To Port Saint Lucie
4.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North River Shores and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North River Shores and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest River Shores Street

    1094 ft · 50 sec · Northwest River Shores Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Federal Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Federal Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Federal Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 1

    2998 ft · 1 min · US Highway 1

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North River Shores 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
3.32 mi · 35%
Northwest Federal Highway
2 mi · 21%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.57 mi · 16%
Federal Highway
1.46 mi · 15%
US Highway 1
0.57 mi · 6%
Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
0.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Turn left onto Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

3.32 mi · 00h 06m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jensen Beach
00h 09m from North River Shores
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North River Shores and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North River Shores to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Jensen Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from North River Shores and 4.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North River Shores and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Jensen Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jensen Beach, 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 Jensen Beach.

RAIL

Okeechobee

59 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

63 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

90 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

105 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North River Shores and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 7.23 mi (11.64 km).

North River Shores

#1 North River Shores

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

Population3,079
Coordinates27.2175500, -80.2697700
Altitude1
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: Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive (-80.269916, 27.217242)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.82
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.41 $2.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.56 $3.13
Premium $4.90 $1.66 $3.33
Diesel $4.35 $1.48 $2.96

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between North River Shores and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 07:11:04.

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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.