Drive time to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)

President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI / KDJT) is a large airport serving West Palm Beach, Florida. It sits 19 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 10,001 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Miami, FL — the airport lies about 64 miles north of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to PBI from cities near West Palm Beach

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of PBI. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to President Donald J. Trump International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Coral Springs, FL 30 mi north Get drive time →
Pompano Beach, FL 31 mi north Get drive time →
Fort Lauderdale, FL 39 mi north Get drive time →
Port St. Lucie, FL 44 mi south Get drive time →
Hollywood, FL 47 mi north Get drive time →
Pembroke Pines, FL 48 mi north Get drive time →
Miramar, FL 50 mi north Get drive time →
Miami Gardens, FL 52 mi north Get drive time →
Hialeah, FL 58 mi north Get drive time →
Miami, FL 64 mi north Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near PBI

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

PBI at a glance

IATA code
PBI
ICAO code
KDJT
FAA code
DJT
Serving
West Palm Beach, Florida
State
Florida
Elevation
19 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
10,001 ft
Coordinates
26.6832, -80.0956
Classification
Large airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from PBI

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from PBI, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a large airport like PBI, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to PBI

How long does it take to drive to PBI?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for West Palm Beach?

President Donald J. Trump International Airport uses the IATA code PBI and the ICAO code KDJT. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 19 feet above sea level.

How far is PBI from Miami?

Miami, FL is about 64 miles from PBI in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Miami as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near PBI?

Within 200 miles: FLL (42 mi), OPF (55 mi), MIA (62 mi), VRB (70 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from PBI?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to PBI. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.