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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

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

Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

161.9 mi

260 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 56m ★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m

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

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census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL covers 161.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Granada Boulevard, Ocean Shore Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 147.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 147.2 mi 2h 38m
Granada Boulevard 5.4 mi 10m
Ocean Shore Boulevard 4.3 mi 8m
Crosstown Parkway 4.1 mi 7m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Carter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 147.2 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL.

1

Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

215 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
2

Turn left onto CR 615

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

4.1 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Parkway
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 95

147 mi · 2 hr 38 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 268 Toward FL 40: Ormond Beach, Ocala Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto FL 40

5.4 mi · 10 min · Granada Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8

Turn left onto SR A1A

4.3 mi · 8 min · Ocean Shore Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

SR A1A

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 36 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.9 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Port Saint Lucie, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Port Saint Lucie, FL

This is one driving day of about 161.9 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 147.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Smyrna Beach, FL

81 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Vero Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cocoa Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.9 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.2 miles.

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 152.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
5
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
151.9 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the exit toward FL 40: Ormond Beach, Ocala

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 268 Toward FL 40: Ormond Beach, Ocala
6
152.2 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | FL 40 / Granada Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 40 / Granada Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.77 one way

$51.54 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $28.03 $56.07
premium $4.72 $30.10 $60.21
diesel $5.61 $35.75 $71.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.6 0 $17.00 $7.77
Efficient EV 40.5 0 $14.17 $6.48
EV Truck/SUV 64.8 0 $22.67 $10.36

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 16, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday

Local time

3:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

Afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Saturday

Local time

3:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 7m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Canaveral National Seashore

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $25 near mile 117.2
Caution: Pavement Project- Playalinda District
Park Closure: Limited Access to Apollo District Parking Lots 2 and 3
View on nps.gov
Fort Matanzas National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 161.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

161.9 mi in 3h 7m, mostly highway — 147.2 mi of that is on I 95.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 147.2 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Granada Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard.

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 3h 7m 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 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Ocala along the way.

Ocala

151.9 mi in | ~2h 47m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 161.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 147.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Canaveral National Seashore and Fort Matanzas National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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