West Palm Beach to Delray Beach drive: Stops, distance & time
The best road trip stops on the West Palm Beach to Delray Beach drive are Lake Worth Beach, Lantana and Boynton Beach. The distance from West Palm Beach to Delray Beach by car is 21 miles, with a 28 minute driving time.
Finding the best things to do between West Palm Beach and Delray Beach
The West Palm Beach to Delray Beach drive takes you down one of the busiest stretches of coastline in Florida.
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.
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.
West Palm Beach to Delray Beach distance and driving time
By car, the distance from West Palm Beach to Delray Beach is 21 miles. That makes for a driving time of around 28 minutes.
The best stops to add to a West Palm Beach to Delray Beach road trip itinerary are Lake Worth Beach, Lantana and Boynton Beach.
West Palm Beach to Delray Beach drive: Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach is primarily about golf and beaches. The Lake Worth Beach Golf Club lines up by the water’s edge and the Lake Worth Beach Park is backed by several restaurants.
Elsewhere, the Snook Islands Natural Area covers mangroves and oyster reefs, with a kayak launch and a boardwalk.
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Best stops between West Palm Beach and Delray Beach: Lantana FL
The two main highlights of Lantana FL are effectively a continuation of South Palm Beach. The Lantana Nature Preserve and Lantana Municipal Beach are on the same barrier island. The former offers short walks and birdwatching. The latter has a 750ft beach, picnic tables with grills and a playground.
West Palm Beach to Delray Beach road trip attractions: Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach has an interesting craft brewing scene. Check out Copperpoint and NOBO if you’re into your beers. Otherwise, the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum offers interactive learning for kids and Oceanfront Park is the best beach spot. It comes with lifeguards, picnic areas and a playground.
The Seacrest Scrub Natural Area provides a 54 acre haven of green space, with a paved walking trail lacing through it. You can spot gopher tortoises here.
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