Skip to main content

Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL

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

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

41.2 mi

66 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 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

Downtown Wabasso Beach, FL, FL

Wabasso Beach, FL

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL covers 41.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, Southwest Bayshore Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 41.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Airoso Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
Florida's Turnpike Toll
Orlando
Florida's Turnpike
FL 70
South Kings Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southeast Airoso Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

217 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
2

Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
5

Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

0.5 mi · 1 min · Florida's Turnpike Toll
6

Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
7

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

9.0 mi · 9 min · Florida's Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

0.5 mi · 54 sec · FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
9

Keep slight left to continue on South Kings Highway

2.4 mi · 3 min · South Kings Highway
10

Continue on North Kings Highway

5.1 mi · 7 min · North Kings Highway
11

Continue on Turnpike Feeder Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road
12

Turn left onto US Highway 1

4.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 1
13

Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard

5.1 mi · 8 min · Indian River Boulevard
14

Turn left onto 45th Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · 45th Street
15

Turn right

5.4 mi · 7 min
16

Turn right

2.6 mi · 5 min
17

Turn left

0.1 mi · 16 sec
18

Turn right onto East Barefoot Place

72 ft · 2 sec · East Barefoot Place
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.6 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 31m into the drive

Downtown Florida Ridge, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Florida Ridge, FL

21 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

Sebastian, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Florida Ridge, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wabasso Beach, FL

The final approach into Wabasso Beach, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.56 one way

$13.12 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $7.13 $14.27
premium $4.72 $7.66 $15.32
diesel $5.61 $9.10 $18.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.4 0 $4.33 $1.98
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65
EV Truck/SUV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday

Local time

8:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wabasso Beach, FL

Morning in Wabasso Beach on Saturday

Local time

8:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

11 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 2m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL covers 41.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southeast Airoso Boulevard, Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, Southwest Bayshore Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Port Saint Lucie, FL or browse trips ending in Wabasso Beach, FL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.