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

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Indian River Shores, FL is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.35 mi
01h 00m
Flight
29.29 mi
47.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.29 mi
Kilometers
47.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.35 mi
Kilometers
60.11 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian River Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-18T06:15
Arrive Indian River Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Port Saint Lucie
18.7 mi
00h 30m
To Indian River Shores
18.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    9 mi · 10 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South Kings Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Kings Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Kings Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Turnpike Feeder Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    4.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 1

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Indian River Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Causeway Boulevard

    1939 ft · 45 sec · East Causeway Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1091 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    686 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Johns Island Drive

    59 m · 17 sec · Johns Island Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Silver Moss Drive

    65 m · 8 sec · Silver Moss Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Johns Island Drive

    582 ft · 20 sec · Johns Island Drive

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Johns Island Drive

    1370 ft · 49 sec · Johns Island Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Indian Harbor Road

    2064 ft · 1 min · Indian Harbor Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    709 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
9.03 mi · 24%
North Kings Highway
5.07 mi · 14%
US Highway 1
4.28 mi · 11%
Turnpike Feeder Road
2.73 mi · 7%
South Kings Highway
2.43 mi · 6%
East Causeway Boulevard
1.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

9.03 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
00h 30m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 18.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 18.6 miles from Indian River Shores.

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 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Port Saint Lucie and Indian River Shores. Straight-line distance: 29.29 mi (47.13 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Indian River Shores

#2 Indian River Shores

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

Population4,346
Coordinates27.7167000, -80.3842200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Indian River Shores (-80.38422, 27.7167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.13
Premium $4.90 $6.46 $12.93
Diesel $4.35 $5.74 $11.48

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 Port Saint Lucie and Indian River Shores. The current time is 06:15:04.

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.