South Suffolk to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

720.2 miles 1159.1 km · straight line
864.3 miles estimated 1390.9 km · driving distance
17h 23min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is South Suffolk from West Palm Beach?

The distance from South Suffolk to West Palm Beach is 720.2 miles (1159.1 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSW of South Suffolk. By car, the driving distance is approximately 864.3 miles, taking about 17h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — South Suffolk 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 South Suffolk 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 South Suffolk to West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 23min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 52min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 36min $104–$303* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between South Suffolk & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

South Suffolk
36.72°N, 76.59°W
America/New_York
16m 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 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients