How far is Miami, FL from West Palm Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to West Palm Beach, FL is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.91 mi
01h 26m
Flight
65.6 mi
105.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.6 mi
Kilometers
105.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.91 mi
Kilometers
112.51 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Palm Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive West Palm Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pompano Beach
FL

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

From Miami
35 mi
00h 43m
To West Palm Beach
34.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and West Palm Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and West Palm Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown

    1044 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 704 East: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown, Museums, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Convention Center

    156 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Okeechobee Boulevard

    2788 ft · 54 sec · Okeechobee Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    597 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Tamarind Avenue

    3163 ft · 2 min · South Tamarind Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Banyan Boulevard

    2751 ft · 1 min · Banyan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Dixie Highway

    105 m · 9 sec · North Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and West Palm Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
67.6 mi · 97%
South Tamarind Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Boulevard
0.53 mi · 1%
Banyan Boulevard
0.52 mi · 1%
FL 704
0.2 mi
FL 704 East
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight right

65.1 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pompano Beach
00h 43m from Miami
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Partly Sunny near West Palm Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to West Palm Beach?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pompano Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Miami and 34.9 miles from West Palm Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.25 one way or $20.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Partly Sunny near West Palm Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Pompano Beach

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pompano Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

City of Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach , FL
150 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rating 3.0/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office,Tourist information center
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 7 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pompano Beach.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

9 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

14 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Delray Beach

24 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

26 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and West Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 65.6 mi (105.57 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
West Palm Beach

#2 West Palm Beach

The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population112,782
Coordinates26.7153400, -80.0533700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: West Palm Beach (-80.05337, 26.71534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $10.25
Round trip
$20.49
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.25 $20.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.35 $22.70
Premium $4.90 $12.09 $24.19
Diesel $4.35 $10.74 $21.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and West Palm Beach. The current time is 06:22:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.