Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vero Beach, FL
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The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Vero Beach, FL covers 30.2 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, US Highway 1, North Kings Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Vero Beach, FL covers 30.2 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 713 / South Kings Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto FL 60 / 20th Place
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Vero Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
Orlando
Florida's Turnpike North
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 9 mi | 9m |
| US Highway 1 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Kings Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Vero Beach, FL.
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto CR 615
Turn right onto FL 716
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 713
Continue on FL 713
Continue on FL 713
Turn left onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn left onto FL 60
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Vero Beach, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Vero Beach on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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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