Origin
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wabasso Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
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.
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.
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 41.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and Wabasso Beach, FL.
Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Keep slight left to continue on South Kings Highway
Continue on North Kings Highway
Continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
Turn left onto US Highway 1
Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
Turn left onto 45th Street
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left
Turn right onto East Barefoot Place
Arrive at your destination
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.56 one way
$13.12 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Wabasso Beach on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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