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

The driving distance from Royal Palm Beach, FL to Miami, FL is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
72.61 mi
01h 21m
Flight
64.59 mi
103.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.59 mi
Kilometers
103.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.61 mi
Kilometers
116.85 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Royal Palm Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royal Palm Beach
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royal Palm Beach
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
Coconut Creek
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Royal Palm Beach
35.8 mi
00h 40m
To Miami
36.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    143 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Royal Palm Beach Boulevard

    758 ft · 23 sec · Royal Palm Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Belvedere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belvedere Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pike Road

    2499 ft · 52 sec · Pike Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South

    75 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll South

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    53.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
53.5 mi · 74%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 13%
Belvedere Road
2.23 mi · 3%
Okeechobee Boulevard
1.81 mi · 2%
I 95
1.15 mi · 2%
Northwest 8th Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

53.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coconut Creek
00h 40m from Royal Palm Beach
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Coconut Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Royal Palm Beach and 36.8 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coconut Creek

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 Coconut Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 5.9 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 5.2 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 7.7 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 14.4 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 Coconut Creek.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

9 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

15 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Delray Beach

24 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

27 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royal Palm Beach and Miami. Straight-line distance: 64.59 mi (103.94 km).

Royal Palm Beach

#1 Royal Palm Beach

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population40,851
Coordinates26.7084000, -80.2306000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Miami

#2 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
Start: (-80.230598, 26.708441)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.24
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.62 $21.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.77 $23.53
Premium $4.90 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $4.35 $11.14 $22.27

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 Royal Palm Beach and Miami. The current time is 05:02:17.

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.