Drive or Fly: Miami, FL to Limestone Creek, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MIA–PBI. At 86 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 45m

Distance

86.1 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

35 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 47m

10m in the air

Air Distance

81 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miami, FL → MIA 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PBI → Limestone Creek, FL 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Miami, FL MIA — Miami International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Limestone Creek, FL PBI — Palm Beach International Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MIA and PBI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 45m

1h 30m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miami, FL → Miami Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 90m

Arrival 10m

West Palm Beach Amtrak Station → Limestone Creek, FL 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Miami Amtrak Station 7 mi, ~10m drive

To West Palm Beach Amtrak Station 17 mi, ~25m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 45m	2h 47m	2h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$12
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

86.1 mi 1h 44m

via Florida's Turnpike, I 95

Alternative (+0 min)

86.3 mi 1h 44m

via I 95

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Miami, FL to Limestone Creek, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.