Driving from Mérida to West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach lies 1,164 km (723 mi) north-east of Mérida, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 1,420 km (882 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Mérida | West Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.2 million | 120,932 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 33401–33422 |
Clocks in West Palm Beach are 2 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 17 h 45 min journey lands 19 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in West Palm Beach
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Mérida to West Palm Beach
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Staying in West Palm Beach
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Common questions
How far is West Palm Beach from Mérida?
1,164 km (723 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mérida; by road roughly 1,420 km (882 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to West Palm Beach by car?
About 17 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Merida).
What currency do I need in West Palm Beach?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.