Miami to West Palm Beach drive: Distance, time & best stops
The best road trip stops on the Miami to West Palm Beach drive are Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Delray Beach. The distance from Miami to West Palm Beach by car is 73 miles, with a 1h8m minute driving time.
Finding the best things to do between Miami and West Palm Beach
The Miami to West Palm Beach drive takes you up Florida’s Atlantic 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.
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.
Miami to West Palm Beach distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Miami to West Palm Beach is 73 miles. With fair traffic, you can expect a driving time of around one hour and eight minutes.
The best stops to add to a Miami to West Palm Beach road trip itinerary are Hollywood FL, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.
For more suggestions, see the guides to the Miami to Fort Lauderdale drive and Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach drive.
Miami to West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach: Delray Beach
Delray Beach is one of the more interesting cities along the coast of southeast Florida, largely because it doesn’t rely too heavily on the beach itself. There’s a good dining and drinking scene here, which is best discovered on a food and drink tour.
Art is where Delray Beach punches above its weight, however. The Cornell Arts Museum hosts international exhibitions, while the Pineapple Grove Arts District brims with sculptures, murals and galleries.
Elsewhere, the Morikami Museum and Gardens takes a look at Japanese culture and the Sandoway Discovery Center concentrates on local wildlife. There are coral reef aquarium tanks, plus shark and stingray feeding, here.
For Delray Beach accommodation with a sense of swagger, try the Atlantic Suites on the Ave or the Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort.
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