Tequesta to West Palm Beach: 8.2 Miles, 15-20 Minutes

Quick Trip Details

• Distance: ~8.2 miles (13.2 km)
• Drive time: 15-20 minutes (normal traffic)
• Primary route: US-1 (Federal Hwy) south → FL-704 (Okeechobee Blvd) west
• Alternative: I-95 south → FL-704 west (faster if US-1 congested)

Route Context

Tequesta (northern Palm Beach County) → West Palm Beach (county seat). Transition from residential/coastal to urban downtown.

Traffic Considerations

• US-1: Signals, commercial strips, school zones — unpredictable
• I-95: Express lanes help; rush hour (7-9 AM, 4-6 PM) adds 10-15 min
• Drawbridges: Possible delays on US-1 (Loxahatchee River)
• Events: SunFest, boat shows, Clematis nights spike downtown traffic

Non-Driving Options

• Palm Tran Bus: Route 10 (US-1) — ~45 min
• Brightline: No station in Tequesta; West Palm Beach station downtown
• Rideshare: $15-25 typical
• Bike: 45-60 min via US-1 (bike lanes partial)

Destination Specifics

"West Palm Beach" covers 58 mi². Downtown (Clematis, CityPlace) vs. Palm Beach Outlets vs. Kravis Center vs. Palm Beach International Airport—add 5-15 min depending on exact destination.