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