Miami to Jupiter FL road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
The best road trip stops on the Miami to Jupiter FL drive are Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. The distance from Miami to Jupiter FL by car is 88 miles, with a 1h29m driving time.
Planning a Miami to Jupiter FL road trip itinerary
The Miami to Jupiter FL drive takes you up the most heavily-developed stretch of the Florida coast.
Miami is a city with several sides to it. The art deco and showiness of South Beach contrasts heavily with the landscaped garden grandeur of Coral Gables, for example.
Top Miami experiences include food tours of Little Havana, sightseeing by speedboat and South Beach cruises that take in the homes of millionaires. Alternatively, try a sunset cocktail cruise, a half day Everglades tour or a scenic helicopter flight.
Attractions worth getting advance tickets for include the Frost Science Museum, the Museum of Graffiti and the Paradox Museum.
The most memorable Miami accommodation is in one of South Beach’s art deco hotels. The Essex House Hotel is an architectural classic. The National has an amazing pool.
Jupiter Beach on the Atlantic Ocean is the primary attraction of Jupiter FL, but there are a couple of other interesting spots. Du Bois Park offers a snorkelling lagoon, a playground and picnic tables.
Near the I-95, the Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park commemorates the battles of the Loxahatchee in the Second Seminole War.
Fun activities in Jupiter FL include clear kayak tours, sunset cruises and guided paddleboarding adventures.
For Jupiter accommodation, take a look at the beachfront Pointe Hotel and the pool-centric Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa.
Miami to Jupiter FL distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Miami to Jupiter FL is 88 miles. You can expect a driving time of around one hour and 29 minutes.
The best stops to add to a Miami to Jupiter road trip are Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. For more suggestions, read the guides to the individual sections of the journey:
- Miami to Fort Lauderdale drive.
- Fort Lauderdale to Boca Raton drive.
- Boca Raton to West Palm Beach drive.
- West Palm Beach to Jupiter drive.
Miami to Jupiter FL road trip attractions: Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is sleek coastal city of beaches and canals. For Fort Lauderdale experiences, try narrated 90 minute cruises on the Jungle Queen, Everglades airboat adventures and snorkelling tours on the Fort Lauderdale reefs.
Alternatively, try an evening boat cruise, renting a powerboat or parasailing.
Great beachfront Fort Lauderdale accommodation options include the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and the Hotel Maren.
Miami to Jupiter FL drive: Boca Raton
Two coastal parks are the highlights of Boca Raton. Red Reef Park comes with a snorkelling area over a series of artificial reefs, plus the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. The latter comes with a boardwalk and sea turtles. Spanish River Park, meanwhile, has plenty of picnic tables and a dog-friendly beach.
The Boca Raton Museum of Art is the top cultural attraction, known for its thoughtful special exhibitions.
Boca Raton is also a popular spot for fishing charters.
Top Boca Raton accommodation choices include the Marriott at Boca Center and the Hyatt Place.
Best stops between Miami and Jupiter: West Palm Beach
Notoriously wealthy West Palm Beach goes big on art. The Norton Museum of Art and Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens are the big hitters, but there are plenty of smaller galleries. Arguably the top attraction is in Palm Beach, however. Here, the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum marries Gilded Age grandeur with Florida history.
Bookable West Palm Beach experiences include snorkelling tours, sunset cruises and photoshoots on Worth Avenue. You can also try jet snorkelling, parasailing and food-tasting market tours.
For West Palm Beach accommodation with superb guest ratings, the Pioneer Inn is excellent value and the Ben brings five star opulence.
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