West Palm Beach is roughly 65–70 miles (about 105–115 km) from Miami, which usually takes around 1–1.5 hours by car depending on traffic.

Quick Scoop

  • Straight‑line distance: about 62–66 miles (100–106 km) between the cities.
  • Typical driving distance: about 70–71 miles (≈113–115 km) via I‑95 or the Turnpike.
  • Usual drive time: around 1 hour in light traffic, up to 1.5 hours or more at busy times.
  • By air (airport to airport): about 62.5 miles (100.5 km) between PBI and MIA.

Example trip

If you drive from downtown West Palm Beach to downtown Miami on a normal day, you’ll cover about 70 miles and be on the road for roughly an hour to an hour and a half, depending on congestion and weather.

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