How far is Coral Springs, FL from Panama City Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Panama City Beach, FL is about 558 miles (898 km), with a travel time of about 10h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 431.5 miles (694.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
558.01 mi
10h 34m
Flight
431.57 mi
694.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
431.57 mi
Kilometers
694.54 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
558.01 mi
Kilometers
898.03 km
Drive Time
10h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Panama City Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM CDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Panama City Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:35 PM to 5:05 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coral Springs
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Reddick
FL

Town in Marion County, Florida, United States

From Coral Springs
279.2 mi
05h 17m
To Panama City Beach
278.8 mi
05h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
Panama City Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Wednesday
Using Upper Grand Lagoon as the closest live forecast in the Bay County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and Panama City Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Panama City Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    635 ft · 48 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1182 ft · 27 sec · West Sample Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North University Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · North University Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando

    2732 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike

    1 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1500 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    236.7 mi · 4 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

    112 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 30 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 23rd Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · East 23rd Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left

    1693 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Front Beach Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Front Beach Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Thomas Drive

    146 m · 15 sec · South Thomas Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Springs and Panama City Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
345 mi · 62%
I 10 West
122 mi · 22%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 3%
East 23rd Street
7.64 mi · 1%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.69 mi · 1%
Front Beach Road
2.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

237 mi · 04h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+126.5 mi
431.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reddick
05h 17m from Coral Springs
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Panama City Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Panama City Beach?

The road trip is about 558 miles (898 km) and usually takes 10h 34m 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?

Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.2 miles from Coral Springs and 278.8 miles from Panama City Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 431.5 miles (694.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.5 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 $81.67 one way or $163.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Coral Springs and Panama City Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Panama City Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Reddick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reddick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reddick.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

20 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

34 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

47 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

54 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Panama City Beach. Straight-line distance: 431.57 mi (694.54 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Panama City Beach

#2 Panama City Beach

City in the U.

Population12,337
Coordinates30.1765900, -85.8054900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Panama City Beach (-85.80549, 30.17659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 898 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.69 gal
74.54 L · about $81.67
Round trip
$163.35
39.38 gal · 149.08 L
Estimated CO2
175 kg one way
Round trip: 350 kg / 772 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $81.67 $163.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $90.50 $180.99
Premium $4.90 $96.40 $192.80
Diesel $4.35 $85.65 $171.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coral Springs, FL and Panama City Beach, FL. The current time in Coral Springs is 00:15:29, although it is 23:15:29 in Panama City Beach.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.