How far is Clearwater, FL from Panama City, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Panama City, FL is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Panama City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Panama City.
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Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Fort Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
854 ft · 27 sec · Marshall Street
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Continue on Marshall Street
36 m · 2 sec · Marshall Street
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Continue on Fulton Avenue
616 ft · 13 sec · Fulton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairmont Street
10 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Street
1209 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Street
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Continue on Douglas Avenue
2954 ft · 1 min · Douglas Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunset Point Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Sunset Point Road
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Turn left onto North Belcher Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Belcher Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Countryside Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Countryside Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
2401 ft · 59 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
177.5 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
38.6 mi · 50 min · Hampton Springs Avenue
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Turn right onto Bloxham Cutoff Road
30.8 mi · 42 min · Bloxham Cutoff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Bluff Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Jackson Bluff Road
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Continue on Blountstown Highway
49.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Blountstown Highway
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Turn left
24.1 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
69 m · 12 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Luverne Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Luverne Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Luverne Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Panama City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 19 North
Merge slight left
178 mi · 03h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Panama City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Panama City?
The road trip is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km) and usually takes 07h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mayo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.8 miles from Clearwater and 164.7 miles from Panama City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.24 one way or $96.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clearwater and Panama City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Panama City.
Stop Ideas Near Mayo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Panama City. Straight-line distance: 229.76 mi (369.77 km).
#1 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 116,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9658500, -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Panama City
County seat of Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34,667 |
| Coordinates | 30.1594600, -85.6598300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Panama City (-85.65983, 30.15946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 530 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $48.24 | $96.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.45 | $106.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.94 | $113.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.59 | $101.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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