How far is Vero Beach, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?
The driving distance from Vero Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 33.6 miles (54.1 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 30m 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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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 Vero Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vero Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
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Start on 20th Street
578 ft · 18 sec · 20th Street
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Turn left onto Old Dixie Highway
2.2 mi · 5 min · Old Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1491 ft · 39 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
3.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
3 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road
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Continue on North Kings Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
115 m · 17 sec · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2962 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway
1872 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vero Beach and Port Saint Lucie.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Vero 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 Vero Beach to Port Saint Lucie?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Vero Beach and 18.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie.
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 9.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vero Beach and Sunny near Port Saint Lucie.
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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West Palm Beach
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Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vero Beach and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 23.99 mi (38.61 km).
#1 Vero Beach
County seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,770 |
| Coordinates | 27.6386400, -80.3972700 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
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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