Long Island to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1049.6 miles 1689.1 km · straight line
1270.6 miles actual route 2044.8 km · driving distance
24h 6min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
204° SSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Long Island to West Palm Beach is 1049.6 miles (1689.1 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1270.6 miles, taking about 24h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and West Palm Beach 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Long Island 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 Long Island to West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 6min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 55min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~31h 20min $152–$445* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM