Day trip from West Palm Beach to Orlando
Orlando lies 241 km (150 mi) north-west of West Palm Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 241 km (150 mi) apart, Orlando is a realistic day trip from West Palm Beach: about 3 h 55 min each way by road.
| West Palm Beach | Orlando | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 120,932 | 334,854 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 33401–33422 | 32801–32899 |
What to see in Orlando
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Studios Florida | 9,500,000 | 2024 |
| Universal's Islands of Adventure | 9,450,000 | 2024 |
| Orange County Library System | 3,872,913 | 2017 |
| Universal's Volcano Bay | 1,800,000 | 2023 |
| Aquatica Orlando | 1,435,000 | 2024 |
| Orlando Science Center | 400,000 | — |
The busiest is Universal Studios Florida at 9,500,000 visitors in 2024. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Orlando
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Staying in Orlando
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Common questions
How far is Orlando from West Palm Beach?
241 km (150 mi) in a straight line, north-west of West Palm Beach; by road roughly 294 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from West Palm Beach to Orlando by road?
About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between West Palm Beach and Orlando?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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.