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

763.4 miles 1228.5 km · straight line
916 miles estimated 1474.2 km · driving distance
18h 26min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
192° SSW bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Virginia from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Richmond, Virginia to West Palm Beach is 763.4 miles (1228.5 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSW of Richmond, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 916 miles, taking about 18h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, Virginia to West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 26min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 7min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 58min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Virginia & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m 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 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients