Delray Beach to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

17.6 miles 28.3 km · straight line
22.9 miles estimated 36.8 km · driving distance
28min estimated drive time
$2 - $3 estimated fuel cost
~32min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Delray Beach from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Delray Beach to West Palm Beach is 17.6 miles (28.3 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located N of Delray Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 22.9 miles, taking about 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Delray Beach and West Palm Beach. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Delray Beach to West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28min $2 - $3 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Delray Beach & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Delray Beach
26.46°N, 80.07°W
America/New_York
5m 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 6 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients