Origin
Winter Beach, FL
Morning in Winter Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winter Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winter Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Winter Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 36.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, North Kings Highway, Indian River Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 36.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and North Kings Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 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 16 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 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and North Kings Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near 45th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (45th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
45th Street
Turn left onto 45th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
32 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Crosstown Parkway
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Indian River Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Crosstown Parkway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 1 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| US 1 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| 45th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Beach, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.
1
Start on 69th Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
69th Street
2
Turn left onto US 1
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
4
Turn left onto 45th Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
45th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 603
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Indian River Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 1
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 1
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 713
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
8
Continue on FL 713
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto FL 68
378 ft
·
16 sec
·
Orange Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
11
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 120
Toward Crosstown Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 615
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Carter Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Southwest Carter Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Winter Beach, FL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Winter Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Port Saint Lucie, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.62 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.21
Turnpike Feeder Road
(3 mi)
$0.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Port Saint Lucie on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
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
54m 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 Winter Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL covers 36.5 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, North Kings Highway, Indian River 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 18.2 miles from Winter Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.81 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (45th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Winter Beach, FL to Port Saint Lucie, 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.
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