Atlanta to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

550.4 miles 885.8 km · straight line
596.9 miles actual route 960.6 km · driving distance
10h 51min estimated drive time
$57 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
151° SSE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Atlanta to West Palm Beach is 550.4 miles (885.8 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 596.9 miles, taking about 10h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and West Palm Beach in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and West Palm Beach. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 51min $57 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 1min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~14h 6min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
West Palm Beach
26.72°N, 80.05°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM