Outer Banks to Palm City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

645 miles 1038 km · straight line
774 miles estimated 1245.6 km · driving distance
15h 34min estimated drive time
$74 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is Outer Banks from Palm City?

The distance from Outer Banks to Palm City is 645 miles (1038 km) as the crow flies. Palm City is located SSW of Outer Banks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 774 miles, taking about 15h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Outer Banks in North Carolina and Palm City 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Outer Banks and Palm City. 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 Outer Banks to Palm City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 34min $74 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 41min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 14min $93–$271* Comfort

Quick Facts

Outer Banks
35.56°N, 75.47°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
Palm City
27.17°N, 80.27°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients