West Palm Beach to Stuart drive: Best stops, distance & time

Finding the best things to do between West Palm Beach and Stuart

The West Palm Beach to Stuart drive takes you along an attractive part of Florida’s Atlantic coast.

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.

Stuart Beach on the Atlantic Ocean is the primary attraction of Stuart, 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 Stuart include clear kayak tours, sunset cruises and guided paddleboarding adventures.

For Stuart accommodation, take a look at the beachfront Pointe Hotel and the pool-centric Stuart Beach Resort and Spa.

West Palm Beach to Stuart distance and driving time

By car, the distance from West Palm Beach to Stuart is 40 miles. You can expect a driving time of around 48 minutes.

The best stops to add to a West Palm Beach to Stuart road trip itinerary are Riviera Beach, Juno Beach and Jupiter FL.

West Palm Beach to Stuart road trip attractions: Riviera Beach

Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach is a favored hangout for manatees in the winter months. But Peanut Island, lying in the middle of the Intracoastal Waterway, is arguably the most popular attraction here. It has beaches, picnic tables and a snorkelling lagoon.

Other Riviera Beach activity options include deep sea fishing tours and the Rapids Water Park.

Best stops between West Palm Beach and Stuart: Juno Beach FL

Juno Beach has a beach pier that pulls in keen fishermen, plus the Juno Beach Park, which has picnic shelters. But the stars of this Florida beach aren’t the sunbathers – they’re the loggerhead turtles, which nest here in abundant numbers. The Loggerhead Marine Center hosts a hospital which nurses injured turtles, plus exhibits that help guests learn more about the local marine life.

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West Palm Beach to Stuart drive: Jupiter FL

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.

Stuart Beach in Florida.
Stuart Beach in Florida. Photo by Roger Benitez/ Unsplash.

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