Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Lauderdale from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach is 41.3 miles (66.5 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located N of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 53.7 miles, taking about 1h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Fort Lauderdale 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.