Driving Distance: Miami to West Palm Beach, Florida

The drive from Miami to West Palm Beach spans approximately 68.5 miles (110 km) via Florida's Turnpike (SR 91) — the fastest and most direct route.

Route & Time

Typical drive: 1 hour 10 minutes (no traffic).
Rush hour: 1.5-2+ hours (Turnpike + I-95 both congested).
Alternative: I-95 North — similar distance, more traffic signals, heavier local traffic.

Turnpike Details

Tolls: ~$3.50 (SunPass) / $4.50 (Toll-by-Plate) for 2-axle vehicle full length.
Service plazas: Pompano Beach (mm 62), Fort Pierce (mm 144) — fuel, food, restrooms.
Express lanes: Dynamic tolling on I-95 parallel corridor; Turnpike mainline unaffected.

Regional Context

Miami-Dade → Broward → Palm Beach County — South Florida's contiguous metropolitan sprawl (6M+ people). The drive crosses the Hillsboro Canal (county line) near Deerfield Beach.

Brightline Train Alternative

MiamiCentral → West Palm Beach: 75 minutes, $20-45 (Smart) / $60-100 (Premium). Downtown-to-downtown, avoids parking/traffic. Runs hourly.