Key West to Royal Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

177.3 miles 285.4 km · straight line
221.7 miles estimated 356.8 km · driving distance
4h 28min estimated drive time
$21 - $26 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Key West from Royal Palm Beach?

The distance from Key West to Royal Palm Beach is 177.3 miles (285.4 km) as the crow flies. Royal Palm Beach is located NNE of Key West. By car, the driving distance is approximately 221.7 miles, taking about 4h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Key West and Royal 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 Key West to Royal Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 28min $21 - $26 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 22min $18–$33* Budget
Train ~4h 15min $27–$78* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Key West & Royal Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Key West
24.56°N, 81.78°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
Royal Palm Beach
26.71°N, 80.23°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 59 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 140.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients