Washington DC to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Washington DC from West Palm Beach?
The distance from Washington DC to West Palm Beach is 860.2 miles (1384.4 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSW of Washington DC. By car, the driving distance is approximately 992.3 miles, taking about 18h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Washington DC in District of Columbia 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 Washington DC and West Palm Beach. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Washington DC to West Palm Beach
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator