The drive from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 194.1 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 1, Crosstown Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 177.4 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 194.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 38m highway drive covering 194.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 177.4 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 177.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Andora Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Andora Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 189.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|Andora Street
Turn left onto Andora Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip|~18m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
189.3 mi into trip|~3h 29m in
Take the exit toward Crosstown Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
5
189.6 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
194.1 mi into trip|~3h 38m in|Southwest Carter Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
177.4 mi
3h 10m
US 1
10.5 mi
13m
Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
7m
Deltona Boulevard
0.6 mi
2m
Andora Street
0.5 mi
1m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest Carter Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Entero Lane
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 177.4 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine Shores, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on Entero Lane
140 ft·11 sec·Entero Lane
2
Turn left onto Deltona Boulevard
0.6 mi·2 min·Deltona Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Andora Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Andora Street
4
Turn left onto US 1
11 mi·13 min·US 1
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
6
Merge onto I 95
177 mi·3 hr 10 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 120Toward Crosstown ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi·7 min·Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 615
0.2 mi·20 sec·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft·9 sec·Southwest Carter Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, FL, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Lucie, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Augustine Shores, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Augustine Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 194.1 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 177.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97 mi from Saint Augustine Shores, FL
· 1h 49m into the drive
The midpoint is around 97 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 177.4 miles.
Arriving in Port Saint Lucie, FL
The final approach into Port Saint Lucie, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Port Saint Lucie, FL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.90 one way
$61.79 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$33.61
$67.22
premium
$4.72
$36.09
$72.18
diesel
$5.61
$42.85
$85.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.2
0
$20.38
$9.32
Efficient EV
48.5
0
$16.98
$7.76
EV Truck/SUV
77.6
0
$27.17
$12.42
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Saint Augustine Shores, FL
Late night
in Saint Augustine Shores on Saturday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Late night
in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
74°F
Titusville, FL
97 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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
3h 38m 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 194.1 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 1, Crosstown Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Andora Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 189.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
