Outer Banks to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Outer Banks from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Outer Banks to West Palm Beach is 668.3 miles (1075.5 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSW of Outer Banks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 801.9 miles, taking about 16h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Outer Banks in North Carolina 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 Outer Banks 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.