Suffolk to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Suffolk from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Suffolk to West Palm Beach is 721.1 miles (1160.5 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSW of Suffolk. By car, the driving distance is approximately 865.3 miles, taking about 17h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — 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 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.