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Trip from Fellsmere, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

43.5 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Fellsmere, FL, FL

Fellsmere, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fellsmere, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 43.5 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Crosstown Parkway, Fellsmere Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 35.3 mi 37m
Crosstown Parkway 4.3 mi 7m
Fellsmere Road 2.4 mi 4m
Pennsylvania Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Carter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 35.3 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fellsmere, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.

1

Start on this road

56 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto CR 512

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
3

Continue on CR 512

2.4 mi · 4 min · Fellsmere Road
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
5

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 37 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 120 Toward Crosstown Parkway Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

4.3 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn right onto CR 615

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
9

Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

Southwest Carter Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Pierce, FL

22 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Fort Pierce, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

11.7 mi · 22m

Pacing Suggestions

West Vero Corridor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierce, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Fellsmere, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue

Turn left onto CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.7 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward Crosstown Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 120 Toward Crosstown Parkway
5
39 mi into trip | ~45m in | Crosstown Parkway

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
43.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | Southwest Carter Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.92 one way

$13.85 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $7.53 $15.06
premium $4.72 $8.09 $16.18
diesel $5.61 $9.60 $19.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.57 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fellsmere, FL

Afternoon in Fellsmere on Saturday

Local time

1:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday

Local time

1:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

43.5 mi in 53m, mostly highway — 35.3 mi of that is on I 95.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.3 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Crosstown Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Saint Lucie, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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