Origin
Port Salerno, FL
Afternoon in Port Salerno on Thursday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Salerno, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Salerno, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
This quick 16.1-mile trip from Port Salerno to Port Saint Lucie in Florida is easily manageable in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Southeast Federal Highway and Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, with a smaller portion on Northwest Federal Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this short jaunt is around $3, so budget for that small expense. Given its brevity, this drive doesn't require an overnight stay and offers a straightforward local journey within Florida.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 16.1-mile route, with only about 4% of it being highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles on Southeast Federal Highway. As you travel, you'll likely experience a mix of urban and suburban environments, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. This isn't a high-speed cruise; it's more of a deliberate navigation through local thoroughfares, requiring your attention at each junction.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Federal Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 1 / Southeast Federal Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 1 / Southeast Federal Highway): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (FL 716 / Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1 / Southeast Federal Highway
Turn right onto US 1 / Southeast Federal Highway
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
FL 716 / Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Turn left onto FL 716 / Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
14.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
16 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Federal Highway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Federal Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Airoso Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Federal Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Roosevelt Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Federal Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Salerno Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Federal Highway
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Salerno, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Southeast Salerno Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Salerno Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Federal Highway
3
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Federal Highway
4
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Bridge
5
Continue on US 1
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Federal Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 1
8
Turn left onto FL 716
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Afternoon in Port Saint Lucie on Thursday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
29m 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 Salerno, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 16.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Federal Highway, Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard, Northwest Federal Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Port Salerno, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.56 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.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 1 / Southeast Federal Highway): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (FL 716 / Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Port Salerno, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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