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A1A: Palm Beach to Boynton Inlet, Palm Beach, Florida
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A1A: Palm Beach to Boynton Inlet

A1A · Palm Beach → Boynton Inlet

Leisurely8.7 mi20 min0 ft climbHigh point ≈ 0 ftOne way
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The drive

South Ocean Boulevard is A1A on the narrow south end of Palm Beach. This drive starts south of Southern Boulevard and runs south past Phipps Ocean Park, Lake Worth Beach and Manalapan to Boynton Inlet, with the Atlantic beside the road for long stretches between dunes and sea grape.

It deliberately starts south of the stretch near Mar-a-Lago, which the Secret Service closes when the President is in residence. That section is between South County Road and Southern Boulevard.

Along the way

  1. Palm Beach (Southern Boulevard)
  2. Boynton Inlet
Elevation
0 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 0 ft
Palm BeachBoynton Inlet
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
Palm BeachBoynton Inlet
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The section near Mar-a-Lago can close again for security; this drive starts south of it.
  • The ocean is close to the road along much of the way.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Florida 511.

Questions about this drive

How long does A1A from Palm Beach to Boynton Inlet take?

South Ocean Boulevard from Southern Boulevard to Boynton Inlet is 8.7 miles and takes about 20 min.

Is South Ocean Boulevard near Mar-a-Lago closed?

It can be. The Secret Service closes it when the President is in residence, so check before you go.

Where does this A1A drive start?

It starts at Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach and runs south to Boynton Inlet.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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