How far is Wellington, FL from Loxahatchee Groves, FL?

The driving distance from Wellington, FL to Loxahatchee Groves, FL is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.93 mi
00h 08m
Flight
2.93 mi
4.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.93 mi
Kilometers
4.72 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.93 mi
Kilometers
6.32 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loxahatchee Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Wellington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellington
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Loxahatchee Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wellington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Royal Palm Beach
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Wellington
2 mi
00h 04m
To Loxahatchee Groves
2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves.

  1. 1

    Start on Montauk Drive

    86 m · 14 sec · Montauk Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westhampton Circle

    573 ft · 25 sec · Westhampton Circle

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Forest Hill Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Forest Hill Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southern Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Southern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto D Road

    553 ft · 29 sec · D Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tangerine Drive

    1606 ft · 1 min · Tangerine Drive

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tangerine Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
179.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Boulevard
1.72 mi · 44%
Forest Hill Boulevard
1.63 mi · 42%
Tangerine Drive
0.3 mi · 8%
Westhampton Circle
0.11 mi · 3%
D Road
0.11 mi · 3%
Montauk Drive
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Boulevard

Turn left onto Southern Boulevard

1.72 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royal Palm Beach
00h 04m from Wellington
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wellington and Partly Sunny near Loxahatchee Groves.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wellington to Loxahatchee Groves?

The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Royal Palm Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Wellington and 2 miles from Loxahatchee Groves.

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

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.58 one way or $1.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wellington and Partly Sunny near Loxahatchee Groves.

Stop Ideas Near Royal Palm Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Royal Palm Beach, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Royal Palm Beach.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

17 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

31 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

45 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

66 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves. Straight-line distance: 2.93 mi (4.72 km).

Wellington

#1 Wellington

Village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population65,454
Coordinates26.6586800, -80.2414400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Loxahatchee Groves

#2 Loxahatchee Groves

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population3,623
Coordinates26.6836800, -80.2797700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Wellington (-80.24144, 26.65868)
End: Loxahatchee Groves (-80.27977, 26.68368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.14 gal
0.52 L · about $0.58
Round trip
$1.16
0.28 gal · 1.04 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.5 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $0.58 $1.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.64 $1.29
Premium $4.90 $0.69 $1.37
Diesel $4.35 $0.61 $1.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves. The current time is 02:36:55.

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.