New Orleans to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

648.6 miles 1043.9 km · straight line
778.4 miles estimated 1252.7 km · driving distance
15h 40min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from West Palm Beach?

The distance from New Orleans to West Palm Beach is 648.6 miles (1043.9 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located ESE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 778.4 miles, taking about 15h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans 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 New Orleans to West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 40min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 48min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 22min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients