Detroit to Palm Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

886.6 miles 1426.9 km · straight line
1080.8 miles actual route 1739.4 km · driving distance
20h 21min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Palm Coast?

The distance from Detroit to Palm Coast is 886.6 miles (1426.9 km) as the crow flies. Palm Coast is located S of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1080.8 miles, taking about 20h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Palm Coast in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Palm Coast. 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 Detroit to Palm Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 21min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 25min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~26h 27min $130–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Palm Coast

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Palm Coast
29.59°N, 81.21°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM