How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Vero Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Vero Beach, FL is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Vero Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Vero Beach.
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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 right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
9 mi · 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Kings Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Kings Highway
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Continue on North Kings Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway
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Continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
5.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 1
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto 20th Place
2659 ft · 1 min · 20th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 20th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Vero Beach.
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.
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.
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 Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Vero Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Vero Beach?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 15.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 15 miles from Vero Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Sunny near Vero Beach.
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 Port Saint Lucie and Vero Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.99 mi (38.61 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 Vero Beach
County seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,770 |
| Coordinates | 27.6386400, -80.3972700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vero Beach (-80.39727, 27.63864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
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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