Norfolk, Virginia to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

734.2 miles 1181.6 km · straight line
881 miles estimated 1417.9 km · driving distance
17h 43min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
199° SSW bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Virginia from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Norfolk, Virginia to West Palm Beach is 734.2 miles (1181.6 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSW of Norfolk, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 881 miles, taking about 17h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia 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 Norfolk, Virginia 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 Norfolk, Virginia to West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 43min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 16min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~23h 2min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Virginia & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m 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 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients