How far is Riviera Beach, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Riviera Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riviera Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riviera Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
-
1
Start on West 15th Street
1160 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Street
-
2
Turn left onto Avenue H
633 ft · 30 sec · Avenue H
-
3
Turn right onto West 13th Street
2961 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street
-
4
Turn left onto Australian Avenue
1614 ft · 42 sec · Australian Avenue
-
5
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
-
6
Continue on Bee Line Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Bee Line Highway
-
7
Turn right onto North Jog Road
1061 ft · 25 sec · North Jog Road
-
8
Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
153 m · 12 sec
-
9
Continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South
583 ft · 14 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
2646 ft · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
35.9 mi · 38 min · Florida's Turnpike
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.3 km · 2 min
-
13
Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
-
14
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
-
15
Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
-
16
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riviera Beach 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
35.9 mi · 00h 39m
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 Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Riviera Beach and 22.4 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riviera Beach and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound
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 Hobe Sound.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Okeechobee
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riviera Beach and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 40.09 mi (64.52 km).
#1 Riviera Beach
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 35,658 |
| Coordinates | 26.7753400, -80.0581000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.