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Trip from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Melbourne, FL

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

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

63.4 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

Downtown West Melbourne, FL, FL

West Melbourne, FL

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Trip Overview

This 63.4-mile drive from Port Saint Lucie to West Melbourne, Florida, is designed for efficiency, taking just about 1 hour and 14 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that comfortably fits within a single day, making it an ideal option if you're looking for a quick trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $10, this route is budget-friendly. You'll be spending most of your time on major roadways, allowing for a consistent pace. Given the short duration and minimal stops, this drive is best suited for those who want to get from point A to point B with little fuss, traversing the familiar Florida landscape.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-centric experience on this 63.4-mile route, with 94% of the journey taking place on major roads. The primary arteries guiding you are I-95 and Crosstown Parkway, promising a predominantly fast-paced drive. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 55.5 miles on I-95, meaning extended periods of consistent speed. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of roads like Hollywood Boulevard suggests brief transitions to more localized thoroughfares. This blend offers a predictable driving rhythm, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing forward momentum.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 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 1h 14m 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 0.2 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Crosstown Parkway

Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
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
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

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 West Melbourne, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 516: Palm Bay along the way.

Cr 516: Palm Bay

60.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 55.5 mi 59m
Crosstown Parkway 4.1 mi 7m
Hollywood Boulevard 2.6 mi 5m
Palm Bay Road Northeast 0.3 mi <1m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Carter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Henry Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 55.5 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie, FL and West Melbourne, 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

55 mi · 59 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 176 Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto CR 516

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
8

Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

2.6 mi · 5 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto Henry Avenue

71 ft · 1 sec · Henry Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

Henry Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.7 mi from Port Saint Lucie, FL · 37m into the drive

Downtown West Vero Corridor, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Vero Corridor, FL

32 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

White City, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Vero Corridor, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Port Saint Lucie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Melbourne, FL

The final approach into West Melbourne, 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

$10.09 one way

$20.18 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $10.98 $21.96
premium $4.72 $11.79 $23.58
diesel $5.61 $14.00 $28.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.55 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday

Local time

9:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

ESE 0 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

West Melbourne, FL

Morning in West Melbourne on Saturday

Local time

9:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

1 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

1h 14m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Melbourne, FL covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Crosstown Parkway, Hollywood Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.7 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 $10.09 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.

This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Crosstown Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Port Saint Lucie, FL to West Melbourne, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 516: Palm Bay along the way.

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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