How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from North River Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to North River Shores, FL is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and North River Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and North River Shores.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
2973 ft · 58 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Federal Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway
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Continue on Northwest Federal Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Federal Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest River Shores Street
1093 ft · 53 sec · Northwest River Shores Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
1765 ft · 1 min · Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and North River Shores.
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.
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.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North 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 North River Shores?
The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 Port Saint Lucie and 4.7 miles from North River Shores.
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 7:54 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 Port Saint Lucie and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North River Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Jensen Beach
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 Jensen Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and North River Shores. Straight-line distance: 7.23 mi (11.64 km).
#1 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North River Shores
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
| Population | 3,079 |
| Coordinates | 27.2175500, -80.2697700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North River Shores (-80.26977, 27.21755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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