How far is Oakland Park, FL from West Palm Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Oakland Park, FL to West Palm Beach, FL is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland Park and West Palm Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland Park and West Palm Beach.
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Start on Northeast 36th Street
44 m · 11 sec · Northeast 36th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 11th Avenue
101 m · 19 sec · Northeast 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 37th Street
74 m · 18 sec · Northeast 37th Street
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast 62nd Street
879 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 62nd Street
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Continue on Cypress Creek Road
1193 ft · 27 sec · Cypress Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2279 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown
1044 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 704 East: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown, Museums, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Convention Center
156 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Okeechobee Boulevard
2788 ft · 54 sec · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Turn slight left
597 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto South Tamarind Avenue
3163 ft · 2 min · South Tamarind Avenue
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Turn right onto Banyan Boulevard
2751 ft · 1 min · Banyan Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
105 m · 9 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland Park and West Palm Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Palm Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland Park to West Palm Beach?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Delray Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Oakland Park and 20.3 miles from West Palm Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Palm Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Delray Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delray Beach.
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
West Palm Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland Park and West Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 37.84 mi (60.89 km).
#1 Oakland Park
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 45,070 |
| Coordinates | 26.1723100, -80.1319900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Palm Beach
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 112,782 |
| Coordinates | 26.7153400, -80.0533700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Palm Beach (-80.05337, 26.71534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.20 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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