How far is Wellington, FL from West Palm Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Wellington, FL to West Palm Beach, FL is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and West Palm Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and West Palm Beach.
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Start on Montauk Drive
86 m · 14 sec · Montauk Drive
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Turn right onto Westhampton Circle
573 ft · 25 sec · Westhampton Circle
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Turn left onto Forest Hill Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Forest Hill Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Boulevard
9.8 mi · 15 min · Southern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward Australian Avenue, Palm Beach International Airport
1851 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on Australian Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Australian Avenue
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Continue on South Australian Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Australian Avenue
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Turn right onto Banyan Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 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 Wellington and West Palm Beach.
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.
Southern Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Southern Boulevard
9.83 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellington 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 Wellington to West Palm Beach?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Lake Belvedere Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Wellington and 8 miles from West Palm Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Palm Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Belvedere Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Belvedere Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and West Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 12.25 mi (19.72 km).
#1 Wellington
Village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 65,454 |
| Coordinates | 26.6586800, -80.2414400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
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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